Data Technician Trainee

ABB; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Denmark is offering an Engineering Manager apprenticeship path for a Data Technician trainee focused on cybersecurity or infrastructure. You will work in the System 800xA automation space, gain hands-on experience, and be mentored from day one.

You will join the engineering team in Ballerup, with a structured introduction and a mentor to support your learning. Start dates align with your education, and responsibilities include projects from start to finish along with customer dialogue and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in the Data Technician programme with a specialization in cybersecurity or infrastructure.
• Curious about virtualization, Windows, domains, Active Directory, network topology and security.
• Motivated to learn and develop technical skills.
• Comfortable taking responsibility and moving tasks forward.
• Seeks input from the right colleagues when needed.
• Can plan work and deliver as agreed.
• Understands how to match quality and scope of a solution to the task.

Responsibilities

• Administering Windows environments, including servers, Active Directory and new installations.
• Working with virtualisation using VMware.
• Servicing and updating existing automation systems.
• Installing and configuring ABB System 800xA HMI solutions.
• Supporting system hardening, cybersecurity and IT security for critical infrastructure.
• Participating in projects, customer dialogue and testing from start to finish.
• Documenting and testing your work to help ensure high‑quality customer deliveries.

Skills

VMware

Windows Server

Active Directory

Network topology

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Data Technician programme (cybersecurity or infrastructure)

Tools

VMware vSphere

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. 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.

Engineering Manager

As a Data Technician Trainee at ABB, you will join our engineering department and work with the System 800xA automation platform. The system supports industrial production and critical infrastructure, where availability, security and energy efficiency are essential.

You will take part in projects from start to finish and gain practical experience with customer dialogue, documentation and testing. Your work will combine hands‑on technical tasks with structured follow‑up to ensure reliable, high‑quality solutions. From your first day, you will have a mentor and experienced colleagues who are ready to support your learning. We want you to develop through meaningful assignments and gradually take on more responsibility.

The apprenticeship is relevant for students specialising in either cybersecurity or infrastructure, and the start date can be aligned with your education.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Administering Windows environments, including servers, Active Directory and new installations.
• Working with virtualisation using VMware.
• Servicing and updating existing automation systems.
• Installing and configuring ABB System 800xA HMI solutions.
• Supporting system hardening, cybersecurity and IT security for critical infrastructure.
• Participating in projects, customer dialogue and testing from start to finish.
• Documenting and testing your work to help ensure high‑quality customer deliveries.

Qualifications For The Role

• You are enrolled in the Data Technician programme with a specialisation in cybersecurity or infrastructure.
• You are curious about virtualisation, Windows, domains, Active Directory, network topology and security.
• You are motivated to learn and develop your technical skills.
• You are comfortable taking responsibility and moving tasks forward.
• You seek input from the right colleagues when you need knowledge to complete a task.
• You can plan your work and deliver as agreed.
• You understand how to match the quality and scope of a solution to the task.

More About Us

At ABB, we have a clear goal of promoting diversity and inclusion in terms of gender, LGBTQ+, disability, ethnicity, and age. Together, we have embarked on a journey where we all individually and collectively celebrate and welcome individual differences. You can look forward to joining an organization that emphasizes employee well‑being. Collaboration and team spirit are key words for us and a crucial foundation for reaching our shared goals. We prioritize a good working environment highly and continuously invest in the education and development of you and your colleagues. If you want to read more about our continuous work with the working environment and sustainability, you can find more information at: https://global.abb/group/en/sustainability

You will be based at our office in Ballerup, where you will join the engineering department. You will receive a structured introduction and your own mentor, and you will have the opportunity to take part in social activities with colleagues across ABB.

The position reports to Engineering Manager Kim B. Hansen.

The application deadline is 19.11.2026. We look forward to receiving your application.

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable future with efficient use of resources. By connecting our knowledge in engineering and digitalization, ABB makes industry more efficient, productive, sustainable, and able to improve their performance. At ABB, we call it 'Engineered to Outrun'. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 110,000 employees worldwide. In Denmark, you will have more than 550 colleagues in offices in Ballerup, Middelfart, Esbjerg, Kalundborg and Aalborg.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?