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You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.\nThis position reports to:\nR&D Unit Lead__\nYour Role and Responsibilities\nAt ABB, we are dedicated to enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future through innovative electrification solutions. We are now looking for a Product Certification Specialist to join our team. Whether you already have experience within product certification or want to develop your expertise in this area, this role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with product development, standards, and compliance in a global environment.\nIn this role, you will play an important part in ensuring that our products meet relevant national and international standards and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with colleagues across R&D, Product Management, Quality, and other functions to support successful product launches and maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nLeading and coordinating certification activities for new low voltage products, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.\nCollaborating with cross-functional teams to collect, review, and maintain the technical documentation required for certification submissions.\nWorking closely with certification bodies, testing laboratories, and regulatory authorities to obtain approvals and support market access.\nMonitoring certification requirements and regulatory developments in target markets and assessing their impact on new and existing products.\nManaging renewals and updates of existing certifications, ensuring continued compliance throughout the product lifecycle.\nSupporting internal stakeholders with certification-related expertise and contributing to continuous improvements of certification processes and ways of working.\nLiving ABB's core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.\nQualifications for the Role\nWe believe you are an organized and proactive team player who enjoys collaborating with different stakeholders and driving tasks forward. You have a strong interest in technical compliance, standards, and product development.\nTo be successful in this role, you likely have:\nA degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.\nExperience working in an R&D, product development, testing, quality, or similar technical environment.\nAn interest in or experience of product certification, standards, compliance, or regulatory requirements.\nThe ability to structure and manage multiple activities while meeting deadlines.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders in an international environment.\nFluency in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is considered an advantage.\nWillingness to travel occasionally when required.\nA strong awareness of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), with a commitment to creating a safe workplace.\nIt is considered a merit if you have:\nPrevious experience with product certification.\nKnowledge of international standards and certification processes related to low voltage products or electrical equipment.\nExperience working with certification bodies, testing laboratories, or regulatory authorities.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nWe empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.\nMore about us\nABB Electrification is a global leader in electrification solutions, enabling safe, smart and sustainable power distribution from source to socket. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, we support customers across industries in improving energy efficiency, reliability and safety while contributing to a more sustainable future.\nOur Electrification business combines deep technical expertise with a global footprint, offering products, systems and digital solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and compliance. By joining ABB Electrification, you will be part of a collaborative and international environment where engineering excellence, responsibility and long-term value creation are at the core of everything we do.\nIf you have questions regarding the role or responsibilities, please contact the recruiting manager: Martti Taimisto, +358 50 3342285. For questions related to the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Partner, Medina Jakupovic, +46 72 464 46 98.\nWe look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is 22 November. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process! Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.\nWe kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.\nJoin us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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