Azipod Engineer - Temporary

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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Your Role and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for commissioning and maintaining ABB Marine Azipod® propulsion units. You will ensure that commissioning and service activities are completed efficiently and cost-effectively, in accordance with specifications, standards, and safety requirements.

- Work model: #Li-Onsite

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:

• Responsible for commissioning, maintaining, and supervising installation of ABB Marine Azipod® systems, including startup and acceptance testing with customers and classification societies.

• Handles warranty and service calls on operating vessels, ensuring timely and effective issue resolution.

• Contributes to project design improvements, ensures quality in all tasks, and applies tools and processes for efficient project delivery.

• Prepares service reports, timesheets, expense reports, and other documentation promptly after assignments.

• Works according to ABB procedures and ethics, using appropriate tools and reporting opportunities or issues to management.

Qualifications for the Role

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical Power Engineering or Automation, with over 2 years of experience in commissioning or servicing relevant systems.

• You possess basic applied mechanics, strong understanding of industrial and marine power generation/distribution processes, and ability to read technical documents (e.g., datasheets, electrical drawings, P&ID diagrams). You are familiar with MS Office and preferably ABB-specific tools.

• You are responsive, flexible, team-oriented, and capable of working independently and under pressure with a target-driven mindset.

• You are a creative thinker with excellent troubleshooting skills and a strong sense of ownership and dedication.

• You are at ease communicating in Italian and English.

• Willingness to travel globally on short notice; valid driver’s license and passport required..

Benefits

Locally, you can count on:

• Competitive compensation: Attractive salary packages and performance bonuses.

• Corporate welfare: Access to a wide range of services and personal well-being support.

• Career development: Structured career paths, individual development plans, opportunities for internal mobility, including international roles, technical and managerial training programs, mentoring and access to global learning platforms

• Employee Support: free services like psychological help, wellness coaching, and emotional support for employees and their families.

• Parental Leave: at least 12 weeks of fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, promoting DEI values.

• Meal allowance: Access to the canteen or ticket restaurant is provided to support daily lunch expenses.

More about us

ABB's Marine & Ports division drives energy efficiency, safety, and a clean maritime future through electric, automated, and digital solutions. Our integrated solutions and lifecycle services for ship and shore help owners and operators of vessels and cargo terminals optimize performance, increase reliability and reduce emissions. From the pioneering Azipod® propulsion system to advanced automation and digital connectivity, we prepare the maritime industry to meet the demands of tomorrow.

With a team of 2,000 experts operating from 26 locations worldwide, we have over 100 years of industry experience. To date, we have electrified more than 1,500 ships, automated over 1,700 container cranes, and digitally connected more than 2,000 vessels and terminals. At ABB, our mission is to help industries outrun–leaner and cleaner."

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

#ABBCareers #RunwithABB

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