Job Detail

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics, and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to finished products. As title partner in ABB Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees. www.abb.com

Are you ready to apply your theoretical knowledge in real projects in a digital pioneer organization? Do you want to explore ABB Switzerland and abroad?

Then our Graduate Trainee Program “Explorer” could be the right fit for you. Our trainee program is a unique entry opportunity to begin your career with ABB.

Your responsibilities

• Experience the operations of an international company first hand during three different six months assignments over the course of 18 months, one of them abroad


• Explore your interests through challenging and impactful assignments where you are fully integrated into the team


• Profit from individually targeted possibilities for training and development, professional mentoring, exposure to executives, and support from the Trainee Program team


• Actively contribute to diverse social events and team activities and use the chance to establish a broad network within ABB


• Develop your strengths with the help of regular feedback on your performance and clearly established performance objectives


• Typical assignments include sales, project management, operations, lean manufacturing, supply chain, service, and many more

Your background

• Graduates (Bachelor and/or Master) from university or applied science university in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, machine technology, industrial engineering, or a related discipline


• Experience in business/economics related courses is a plus


• Completed university studies before the start date 1 April 2020


• Less than two years of professional work experience by the start date 1 April 2020


• Excellent knowledge of English; fluency or proficiency in other languages is a plus, especially German, Italian and French


• Authorization to work in Switzerland is strongly preferred (B permit)


• Beyond these requirements and preferences, we strongly value other skills including: analytical and target-oriented thinking and acting, determined and solution-focused personality, inquisitive, open-minded, and communicative team player with excellent ability to collaborate, strong self-initiative and self-awareness, highly adaptable and flexible to different styles, situations, and cultures, innovative and creative mindset