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Project Automation Engineer

ABB ABVästerås, SwedenFull-timeSalary not listed · Typical pay in SwedenPosted Nov 13, 2026Closes Nov 28, 2026

ABB AB is hiring for the position of Project Automation Engineer in Västerås, Sweden. The listing describes it as a full-time position.

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ABB AB is hiring for the position of Project Automation Engineer in Västerås, Sweden. The listing describes it as a full-time position.

From the advert, the main requirements are English language skills.

The advert names PLC as a skill for this role.

The employer does not state a salary in this listing; DGJ Insight below shows an official pay benchmark for the place where one exists.

Benefits mentioned in the advert: bonus.

Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside Sweden should check the official work permit route before applying.

Dev Global Jobs found this job on Arbetsförmedlingen (JobTech) on Nov 13, 2026; applications close on Nov 28, 2026.

Employer
ABB AB
Location
Västerås, Sweden
Job type
Full-time
Pay
Not stated by the employer
Languages asked
English
Found
Nov 13, 2026 on Arbetsförmedlingen (JobTech)
Closes
Nov 28, 2026
Employer text
809 words, about 4 min to read
Skills named in the advert
PLC
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Updated Nov 13, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, Sweden
SEK 546,171 average / year

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Cost of living · Sweden
78.4 vs New York = 100

UN living-cost index for Sweden (ICSC post adjustment 37.6), as of 1 Oct 2026.

Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)

Work permit route
  • Work permit: Job offer with terms equal to Swedish collective agreements; new salary threshold
  • EU Blue Card: Degree and salary threshold
  • Job seeker permit for highly qualified: Advanced degree, up to 9 months

Official routes: Swedish Migration Agency

Job description

About the role

Full text from the employer, as published on Arbetsförmedlingen (JobTech), arranged into sections. Nothing added or removed.

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli mer resurseffektiva och renare, och varje person här bidrar till resultaten. Du kommer att få möjlighet att leda, få stöd att växa och kunna vara stolt över den påverkan vi skapar tillsammans. Gå med oss och hjälp till att driva det som driver världen.

01Denna position rapporterar till

Engineering Manager

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02Your Role and Responsibilities

Process Industries division delivers complete electrification and automation solutions, industry-specific products and lifecycle services across industries. Engineering and delivering automation solutions from device to monitoring and control make our customers get more out of their investment; digitalization solutions including collaborative operations and augmented reality help improve plant and enterprise productivity, reduce maintenance and energy costs. Our engineering, project management, services and solutions portfolio covers a wide range of industries - Mining, Pulp & Paper, Metals, Aluminum and Cement, Data centers and Food and Beverage.

ABB are market leaders in the Hoisting industry, and we are working both to develop new systems as well as optimizing existing ones. In this position, you will be running engineering activities related to Hoisting electric engineering projects. You will be a part of the local Electric Engineering Hoisting team in Sweden and will be co-operating with the lead electric design engineer as well as the commissioning engineers of the hoist systems. We are looking for you with a few years’ experience.

In this role, 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. You will report to the Local Engineering Manager Hoisting and located in Västerås.

03Your responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing automation solutions based on customer and project requirements
  • Conducting system tests, commissioning, troubleshooting and technical support for customer sites to ensure quality and timely delivery within targeted costs.
  • Preparing technical documentation including test reports and user manuals
  • Programming and configuring PLC, HMI, and industrial communication systems.
  • Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders. This can include travel to sites mainly but not limited to Europe. Expected yearly travel to be around 10%.
  • Aiding contract managers with claims related to changes in the project scope, including assessing cost and time impacts, as well as risk quantifications
  • Providing technical details, costs and deliverables for sales proposals, while assisting project managers in technical reviews and discussions with customers and others
  • Being a team player by working and networking with engineering colleagues, disseminating best practices.
  • Possibility to work with R&D team when new products launch to maintain a high level of quality on the final product.
  • Drive consistent development of processes and practices based on feedback and practical experience.

04Your background

  • Electrical engineering background within industrial automation or other relevant education.
  • Experience from the mining industry is a bonus but not required.
  • Experience with AC500 systems, both programming and commissioning as well as supporting.
  • Knowledge in industrial networks and communication protocols is beneficial.
  • Experience from working with large scale industry design and installation projects is beneficial.
  • Quality focused performance focus with a strong sense of commitment.
  • A strong focus on safe work practices and dedication to following workplace safety guidelines.
  • A high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies and will to develop new and existing services, tools and processes.
  • A team player with solution-oriented approach and strong written and spoken communication skills.
  • Fluent in English, written and spoken alike.

05What’s in it for you?

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.

06More about us

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process!

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.

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

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

Recruiting Manager, Daniel Lorenz will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, ; Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, ; Unionen: Krista Andersson, . All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Sara Vestin

För att bygga en renare och smartare framtid krävs alla sorters människor: de nyfikna, de modiga och de kreativa. Därför välkomnar vi människor med alla bakgrunder och erfarenheter.

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