Safety Engineer – ABB Marine & Ports

ABB Schweiz AG; Västerås; On-site; SEK 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

Join ABB as a Safety Engineer in Västerås to ensure our marine and port technologies meet rigorous safety standards. You will lead safety assessments, develop safety-related control systems, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovative solutions while contributing to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Dynamic and inclusive work environment

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial safety engineering, preferably within marine, ports, or heavy equipment sectors.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety assessments and risk analysis activities in accordance with ISO12100 and ISO13849.
• Ensure compliance with relevant directives and standards.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to integrate safety engineering principles.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Risk Management

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Software/Embedded, or Systems Engineering

Job description

Safety Engineer – ABB Marine & Ports

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.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This is a position with grade

14

This position reports to

Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

As a Safety Engineer within ABB Marine & Ports in Västerås, you will be part of a global leader in sustainable marine and port technology. Our systems improve safety, efficiency, and environmental performance in ports and on vessels. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring our products and systems meet rigorous safety standards throughout their lifecycle—from design and development to installation and operation.You will collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, software, and systems engineering teams to integrate safety engineering principles into innovative, high-impact solutions for our customers worldwide.Your responsibilities:• Lead safety assessments and risk analysis activities in accordance with ISO12100 and ISO13849.• Ensure compliance with relevant directives and standards including the Machine Directive (2006/42/EC), Machine Regulation (2023/1230), and EN15011 for gantry cranes.• Support the design and development of safety-related control systems and processes.• Drive safety validation and verification efforts within multidisciplinary project teams.• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure safety is integrated into all aspects of our systems.• Contribute to the continuous improvement of safety processes, tools, and documentation.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Software/Embedded, or Systems Engineering.
• Proven experience in industrial safety engineering, preferably within marine, ports, or heavy equipment sectors.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with safety standards and regulations such as:
• o ISO12100 (Risk Management)
• o ISO13849 (Control System Safety)
• o Machine Directive (2006/42/EC) & Regulation (2023/1230)
• o EN15011 (Gantry Cranes)
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work in cross-functional, multicultural teams.
• High level of integrity and a strong sense of responsibility for safety and compliance.

More about us

ABB Marine & Ports supplies world-leading technologies that are driving the evolution of sustainable shipping. Electrical propulsion, data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry, providing greater efficiency and reliability to shipowners, and preparing vessels to meet the demands of tomorrow. Our automation and electrical solutions are making port and terminal operations safer, greener and more productive. ABB Marine & Ports operates in 26 countries and has 2,000 employees. www.abb.com/marineWe offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment with the opportunity for continuous learning and development. You will be joining a team where courage, care, curiosity, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do.Recruiting Manager Mihai Nicolaescu, [phone], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jan Onsten, [phone]; Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, [phone]; Unionen: Krista Andersson, [phone]. Talent Partner: Johannes Westermark Hester.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryLast day to apply is May 29. Please note that we are currently in the process of changing HR system, which might result in some interruptions in the recruitment process from May 29 until June 22. Thank you for your patience.