ABB Talent Pool(Unpause - Returnee program) - Manufacturing Careers

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

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ABB Unpause is a career-return program designed to support experienced professionals re-entering the workforce after a career break. Through structured onboarding, continuous learning, and meaningful business assignments, ABB Unpause helps you rebuild confidence, develop capabilities, and regain career momentum.

We are seeking motivated and innovative professionals for project-based hiring in Manufacturing, offering exciting opportunities to contribute, grow, and deliver results with ABB.

These hires play a critical part in enabling ABB's business growth and supporting multiple divisions, while offering opportunities to contribute to impactful, real-world solutions and restart your professional journey.

Responsibilities:

• Support key functions across Production Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project engineering, Sales, Procurement, Design, Lean & Continuous Improvement, or related manufacturing functions, aligned with organizational needs.
• Responsibilities tailored to the candidate's background, skills, and experience to enable meaningful contribution and learning
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and global teams on cross-functional initiatives
• Contribute to day-to-day operations while supporting process improvement efforts
• Assist in the execution of strategic projects and business initiatives
• Analyze data, prepare reports and presentations, and support initiatives that improve operational efficiency and business outcome.

Qualifications:

• Prior professional experience in Production Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Engineering, Sales, Procurement, Design, Lean & Continuous Improvement, or related manufacturing and business functions.
• 2-3 years of career break due to personal, family, academic, or other valid reasons
• Educational background in Engineering specializations (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial, Production, Automation, Instrumentation, Process, Materials, Chemical), Management (Supply Chain, Project, Operations), or related technical/professional disciplines.
• Dedicated willingness to enhance skill set, upskill, and learn to use new tools, systems, and ways of working
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a global, multicultural environment
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills with a professional approach
• Proficient analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail
• Effective time management, prioritization, and ability to work efficiently and within teams.

A future opportunity

This role is part of our talent pipeline, which means it's not currently open, but we're always looking for curious minds, bold thinkers, and people who want to make an impact.

Click Apply to express your interest and be considered for future opportunities that match your experience and aspirations.

At ABB, we welcome people from all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives help us build a cleaner, smarter future.

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