Maintenance- and Facility Manager for ABB Motion

ABB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Motion High Power (MOHP) Västerås is expanding its Operations Development team to form a dedicated Maintenance and Facility unit. You will lead a ~15-person team of employees and on-site contractors, owning uptime and service costs through data-driven decisions.

The role requires strong leadership, proactive action, and Swedish communication skills. On-site at Finnslätten, you will shape maintenance planning, performance of suppliers, and safety activities.

Qualifications

• Several years of leadership in manufacturing/maintenance environments.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical installation work and regulations.
• Proven experience with maintenance systems and KPI-driven performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance organization for optimized uptime and cost.
• Maintain electrical installation competence and authorization.
• Oversee maintenance procedures, routines, and documentation.
• Follow up supplier performance and service KPIs.
• Coordinate Facility service activities under ABB Real Estate.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance Mgmt

Electrical install.

KPI management

Supplier mgmt

Team building

Swedish comms

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

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.

Production Engineering Manager

Are you a dedicated leader with a passion for developing teams, processes and performance? We’re expanding our Operations Development team at MOHP Västerås by adding Maintenance- and Facility Manager as new management position. This will consolidate resources and responsibilities into one new service unit, covering Mechanical-, Electrical- and Facility Maintenance.

In this role, you’ll be challenged to shape the new Maintenance organization for optimal performance. You will lead a team of about 15 people (employees and on-site service contractors) who are experts in their field of work. Here, you’ll take full ownership of process uptime and service cost- bringing a Life-Cycle Cost and data driven decision-making focus. By making sure our maintenance planning- and execution processes fulfill the highest standards you will create a solid foundation for Operations success. You’ll also have an important impact as member of the Operations Development Management Team.

To succeed in this role, you bring significant leadership experience in the field of industrial operations- and maintenance. You bring a mindset based around being proactive but also takes a step forward, acting effectively in situations that require immediate action taking and decision making. You will be located at our production site at Finnslätten, Västerås. Since you are a part of the Operations unit and have several direct reports, the basis for employment is on-site.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead the maintenance organization for optimized process uptime and service cost.
• Responsibility for upholding company organization, competence and authorization for electrical installation.
• Responsibility for maintenance procedures, routines and documentation. Incl. responsibility for maintenance equipment and service-related work areas.
• Following up maintenance supplier performance and service related KPI’s.
• Co-ordinating Facility service activities, performed under responsibility of ABB Real Estate.
• Responsibility for Fire safety management. Incl. hot work and storing flammable products.

Qualifications:

• Several years of experience as a Maintenance Manager, or other leadership roles in manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical installation work, including relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience with advanced maintenance systems, including both system implementation and hands-on application.
• Practical experience in developing and navigating service agreements, managing supplier performance and driving KPI-based performance management.
• A degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience, is considered an advantage.
• Strong ability to build high-performing teams and lead change in a technically complex environment, supported by excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Swedish.

What’s in it for you?

We 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.

More About Us

ABB Motion High Power (MOHP) Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. From general purpose to highly customized designs, synchronous motors provide high efficiency, reliability and availability across all major industries and applications, including some in the toughest and most demanding environments. The division also has a long track record of designing and building generators for wide range of industries, including power generation, marine, oil and gas, mining, and data centers.

Hiring Manager Andreas Wallner, [phone], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives; Unionen: Katja Saari, [phone]; Ledarna: Mats Wahlund, [phone]; Sveriges ingenjörer: Håkan Sjöberg, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Robert Norén 072-461 20 95

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is 31 October. 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.

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