Production Engineering Specialist

ABB; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Employee share plan

Continuous learning opportunities

Wellbeing and family benefits

Job summary

ABB Vaasa is seeking Production Engineering Specialists to optimize assembly methods, processes and equipment, aligning with quality, efficiency, costs and safety on a two-shift onsite basis.

Your main role is to maintain and increase production line availability and performance while advancing automation and digital solutions, defining production sequence steps and supporting start-ups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master's degree in Electrical, Automation, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Basic programming skills and experience in production automation.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving; Finnish language skills.
• Lean Six Sigma is considered a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and increase production line availability and performance.
• Program, maintain and develop robots on automated lines.
• Implement new processes and automation projects to improve productivity.
• Support production during start-ups and define action plans with maintenance resources.
• Lead testing activities, define criteria and select external providers.

Skills

Programming basics

Automation knowledge

Team collaboration

Finnish communication

Education

BSc/MSc in Electrical/Automation/Mech Eng

Tools

Robotics programming

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.This position reports to:Production Engineering Manager__Your Role and ResponsibilitiesWe are now looking for new Production Engineering Specialists to join our team in Smart Power, Vaasa. In these roles, you will have the opportunity to optimize the production organization’s assembly methods, processes, and equipment accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety. Your main role will be to maintain and increase production line availability and performance. You will be also part of developing our current automation solutions and participate in projects implementing new automation and digital solutions. Additionally, you will showcase your expertise by defining the working phase sequence of production process to achieve the targeted production.You work in close co-operation with production, maintenance and quality functions. The work model for the role is: onsite, the position involves two-shift work.Additionally, you will be accountable for:Programming, maintaining and developing robots on multiple automated production linesProduction process improvements and small modificationsProviding support to production during internal, external processes or equipment start-ups, defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resourcesImplementing new process technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost reduction, defining and leading testing activities, approval criteria, and external provider choices.Qualifications for the RoleB.Sc. or M.Sc. level degree in Electrical, Automation or Mechanical Engineering fieldBasic programming skills and some prior experience in production automationA collaborative and solution-focused approach to work.Good written and spoken communication skills in FinnishLean Six Sigma certification is considered as a benefitBenefitsOur culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model.More about usABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps.If you have questions, please contact Production Engineering Manager, Janne Leinonen, tel. [phone]. Apply for the position by November 10th, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application.Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World. The work model for this role is : #Li-onsiteBuilding 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?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.