Customer focused Software Lead Engineer Ports

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This position reports to Engineering Manager.

In this position, you will be a part of ABB Marine & Ports in Västerås, Sweden. We are world leading in intelligent terminal automation, information and control technology of container cranes, making port operations safer, greener and more productive. Together, we will continue improving our offerings and cutting-edge technology to meet our customer’s highest standards.

You will be technical lead and design authority for engineering projects across the world. You will drive excellence, making technical recommendations to ensure that engineering activities are effectively executed in accordance with expectations, specifications, standards and safety requirements, while identifying improvement opportunities.

Your role and responsibilities

• We are looking for a customer focused lead engineer with an interest of working in a fast-growing market environment for automated crane systems.
• As a lead engineer you work with high-tech development and will be responsible for the developing phase in projects.
• Providing technical details, costs and deliverables for sales proposals, while assisting project managers in technical reviews and discussions with customers and others.
• Creating and delivering work plans, resource requirements, proposals, engineering estimates, and risk and opportunity reviews etc.
• Developing your management and communication skills by coaching entry-level engineers, technicians and support teams.
• Maintaining and enhancing customer satisfaction by offering dialogue and excellent service at all times.
• Working and networking with engineering colleagues, disseminating best practices.

Qualifications for the role

• You have a masters degree in engineering or equivalent preferably in electronics, technical physics or computer science.
• You have a few years of experience in software design or software development, preferable in the area of industrial automation PLC (IEC 61131-3).
• Some knowledge of technical project management and engineering techniques, processes, documentation and tools.
• A high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong written and spoken communication skills, that make you successful with both teamwork and customer relations.
• As you will work in an international environment, you are fluent in both Swedish and English, written and spoken alike.

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory

Recruiting Manager Anders Brolin, +46 724 64 41 54 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +46 768 06 00 11; Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, +46 724 64 40 16; Unionen: Krista Andersson, +46 706 44 02 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Irma Leijon, +46 724 61 23 14.

We kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements. 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.

Please apply latest by August 11, 2024. We conduct ongoing selection, which means the position may be filled before the application deadline. During the holiday period, response times may be delayed. We look forward to receiving your application (PDF documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.