ABB Discovery Trainee @ High Power Rectifier

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Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.

At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

Are you ready for new adventures and motivated to experience real projects driving performance to new levels and supporting a more productive and sustainable future? Are you looking for a unique entry opportunity with interesting roles and a highly motivated team supported by open communication structures? Then our ABB Discovery Program is the right fit for you!

Based on a personal, practice-oriented introduction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently as well as to be a constructive member of inclusive teams within your assigned area. With the aim to assist you in attaining your career goals, ABB provides a wealth of personalized development opportunities, with targeted training measures helping you to enhance your skills on a continuous basis. Constant exposure to various parts of ABB and individuals within the company provides the foundation for an accelerated career path.

Start date of the program is October 3, 2022. All applicants will receive an application status update in May. The selection process is taking place in June/July.

Your responsibilities

• The product line “High Power Rectifier (HPR)” is situated in the division Process Automation. The division is operating on a global scale and carrying out large projects throughout the whole project lifecycle. This means from pre-feasibility studies, engineering, commissioning and life-cycle management.
• With the help of our technologies we want to make our world to a better place, contributing to the decarbonization of industrial plants.
• As a trainee, you will be embedded in our High Power Rectifier teams. Aim is to allow the trainee to gain understanding on our technology going along with first customer project execution and gain experience on hands-on jobs. An assignment abroad shall complement the experience of a global collaboration, empowering the trainee to transfer into a permanent position.
• Experience the operations of an international company firsthand during three different six months assignments over the course of total 18 months:
• 1st Assignment in Switzerland: Engineering, system studies and testing of High Power Rectifier systems. Understanding product portfolio, design criteria through learning on the job in global customer projects.
• 2nd Assignment abroad: joining a commissioning of a High Power Rectifier system on a customer site abroad and/or supporting an ABB unit abroad in engineering topics.
• 3rd Assignment in Switzerland: assignment to be jointly shaped by the business and trainee. Possible fields of exposure: system or control engineering, R&D, sales, product management, project management etc.
• Discover your interests and different functions/roles through challenging and impactful assignments where you are fully integrated into the team.
• Profit from individually targeted possibilities for training and development, professional mentoring, exposure to executives, and support from the Discovery Program team.
• Actively contribute to diverse social events and team activities and use the chance to establish a broad (global) network within ABB.
• Develop your strengths with the help of regular feedback on your performance and clearly established performance objectives.
• Be part of the local and global ABB Discovery trainee community!
  

Your background

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering (focus on power electronics, converter technologies or power system engineering)
• Completed university studies before the start date October 3, 2022
• Maximum three years of professional work experience by the start date October 3, 2022
• Experience in practical work is a plus
• Good command in English; German is a plus
• Authorization to work in Switzerland is required (at least B permit)
• Beyond these requirements and preferences, we strongly value other skills including:
• Analytical and target-oriented thinking and acting
• Determined and solution-focused personality
• Inquisitive, open-minded, and communicative team player with excellent ability to collaborate
• Strong self-initiative and self-awareness
• Highly adaptable and flexible to different styles, situations, and cultures
• Innovative and creative mindset
  
  

Benefits

• Canteen
• Flexible work practices
• Childcare
  

More about us

Our Process Automation business offers a range of solutions for process and hybrid industries, including our industry-specific integrated automation, electrification and digital solutions, control technologies, software and advanced services, as well as measurement & analytics, marine and turbocharging offerings. Process Automation is #2 in the market globally.

Based on its deep domain knowledge, experience and expertise in delivering world-class automation products, systems and solutions, a wide area of complimenting digital and collaborative solutions across applications and sectors, the Process Automation business helps customers remain competitive, improving their ROI and running safe and productive operations.

Process Industries division delivers complete electrification and automation solutions, industry-specific products and lifecycle services across industries. Engineering and delivering automation solutions from device to monitoring and control make our customers get more out of their investment; digitalization solutions including collaborative operations and augmented reality help improve plant and enterprise productivity, reduce maintenance and energy costs. Our engineering, project management, services and solutions portfolio covers a wide range of industries - Mining, Pulp & Paper, Metals, Aluminum and Cement, Data centers and Food and Beverage

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

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