ABB Discovery Trainee Motion System Drives 100%

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Head of Project Engineering and Special Applications

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will support initiatives that help our customers drive their decarbonization projects and contribute to a more sustainable future. Through the ABB Discovery Program, you will embark on a structured, practice-oriented introduction designed to build your confidence in working independently while becoming a valuable member of inclusive teams. To support your career growth, ABB offers personalized development opportunities, including targeted training that helps you continuously enhance your skills. With exposure to various areas of ABB and collaboration with experts across the company, you will gain a strong foundation for an accelerated career path. The work model for the role is: hybrid #LI-hybrid This role is contributing to Motion System Drives. Start date of the program is October 1, 2025. The position will be open for applications end of March 2025. All applicants will receive an application status update in May. The selection process is taking place in May/June 2025. You will be mainly accountable for: • Driving product and project management by supporting the implementation, delivery, and continuous improvement of products and services within the assigned area. • Developing business understanding through hands-on involvement in business development initiatives, market analysis, and strategic planning. • Managing projects effectively, ensuring the successful execution of assigned tasks and projects within the given timeframe. • Building a strong professional network by engaging in cross-functional collaboration, team activities, and social events within ABB.

Qualifications for the role

• You hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related engineering field from a university or applied sciences university, and you will have completed your studies before October 1, 2025
• You preferably have experience in at least three of the following technologies: Python, C++, C, JavaScript, SQL databases and programming, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• You have a maximum of three years of professional work experience by the start date of October 1, 2025.
• You are at ease communicating in English, good German skills are a plus.
• You hold authorization to work in Switzerland (at least a B permit).
• You are analytical, solution-focused, and adaptable, with a collaborative, proactive, and innovative mindset that helps you thrive in diverse environments.
• You have an interest in life cycle management (LCM) and contributing to the continuous improvement of the ABB Crealizer platform, or you are eager to expand ABB Ability services to new applications by actively seeking customer feedback.

Benefits

• Gym membership
• Internal networking opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible work practices
• Canteen

More about us

ABB System Drives is a global supplier of high-power, high-performance drives, drive systems and packages for industrial processes and large infrastructure applications. With our industry leading technology and global support, we help our customers, partners and equipment manufacturers with asset reliability, performance improvement and energy efficiency in mission critical applications. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. Embark on a learning journey with ABB System Drives, gaining in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience as you explore the Business Line Medium Voltage Drives and Packaging. Work alongside high-performing engineering and project teams, develop valuable skills, and lay the foundation for a successful future within the growing and innovative world of ABB. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). The recruiting process is being led by Azra Filan, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate