Technical Lead ABB Ports Service

ABB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Sweden is seeking a Technical Lead for engineering activities in service commitments within the Ports division. You will work with project management, SW & HW designers and service teams to ensure automation solutions are designed, tested, commissioned, and meet customer requirements.

This role offers international travel, a global collaborative environment, and opportunities to drive technical solutions with customers, consultants, and internal stakeholders while adhering to safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Fluent Swedish and English, written and spoken.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and system architectures.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, configuration, and verification of advanced automation and control systems.
• Perform functional testing and validation activities in a simulated test environment before deployment.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning and start-up activities at customer sites to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Collaborate with customers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to identify technical solutions and address project requirements.
• Ensure delivery quality by adhering to contractual commitments, industry standards, and health & safety regulations.
• Investigate and resolve technical challenges throughout the engineering, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by sharing lessons learned and best practices across projects.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Electrical schematics

System architectures

Swedish & English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering / Automation / Mechatronics

Tools

Drives

Motion control systems

Commissioning activities

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:

Service Operations Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the Technical Lead for engineering activities in service commitments. Working closely with project management, SW & HW designers and service team, you will ensure that our automation solutions are thoroughly designed, tested, commissioned, and performing according to customer requirements in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Contribute to the design, configuration, and verification of advanced automation and control systems.
• Perform functional testing and validation activities in a simulated test environment before deployment.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning and start-up activities at customer sites to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Collaborate with customers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to identify technical solutions and address project requirements.
• Ensure delivery quality by adhering to contractual commitments, industry standards, and health & safety regulations.
• Investigate and resolve technical challenges throughout the engineering, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by sharing lessons learned and best practices across projects.

The role includes some international travel and offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects in a global and highly collaborative environment.

Your background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Strong communication skills in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, electrical schematics, and system architectures.
• Interest in industrial automation, control systems, and complex technical solutions.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally as part of the role.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems is considered an advantage.
• Experience with drives, motion control systems, or commissioning activities is beneficial.

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

You will be part of the Ports business line within the Marine and Ports division that is specialized in advanced automation and information systems for all types of container and bulk cargo handling cranes, as well as OCR and electrical systems for container terminals. We offer an international and dynamic working environment where our business delivers advanced technology on large projects across the world in a customer oriented and highly globalized industry.

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?

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.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.