The Role
The Internal Communications Specialist develops communication strategies and executes plans to engage front-line employees, supports leadership, and enhances messaging across manufacturing sites.
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This position reports to:
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Your role and responsibilities
The Internal Communications Specialist will play a key role in developing and executing the communications strategy for Smart Power’s Hub Asia, as well as leading internal communications for the Low Voltage Systems (LVS) business in China. Working in close partnership with Hub leadership, LVS China leadership, and the Global Employee & Culture Communications team, this role supports key business priorities and strengthens engagement—particularly among front-line employees across our manufacturing sites.
We are seeking a hands-on, proactive communicator with strong strategic thinking, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously. Experience engaging front-line manufacturing employees is a strong advantage.
This role is contributing to the EL Smart power business in Xiamen China
You will be mainly accountable for:
The Internal Communications Specialist will play a key role in developing and executing the communications strategy for Smart Power’s Hub Asia, as well as leading internal communications for the Low Voltage Systems (LVS) business in China. Working in close partnership with Hub leadership, LVS China leadership, and the Global Employee & Culture Communications team, this role supports key business priorities and strengthens engagement—particularly among front-line employees across our manufacturing sites.
We are seeking a hands-on, proactive communicator with strong strategic thinking, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously. Experience engaging front-line manufacturing employees is a strong advantage.
This role is contributing to the EL Smart power business in Xiamen China
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Develop and execute the Hub Asia and LVS China communications strategy and annual plan using an audience-first approach, aligned with business objectives and global employee & culture communications priorities.
- Create high-quality internal and executive communications, including articles, presentations, talking points, announcements, employee stories, and video scripts, prioritizing impact over volume.
- Optimize and innovate communication channels to engage front-line employees, leveraging existing platforms and exploring new tools and formats.
- Design and deliver content and strategic communication plans for internal programs and standout campaigns.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing units, HR, Operations, local communications teams, and other internal stakeholders to deliver communication initiatives from concept to implementation—ensuring front-line voices are integrated.
- Strengthen on-the-ground communication across factories by maintaining consistent messaging, ensuring brand-aligned visuals, and highlighting operational excellence through strategic storytelling.
- Support customer visits and high-profile events by preparing compelling narratives and communication assets that showcase site capabilities.
- Travel frequently across Hub Asia locations to build relationships, understand local needs, and ensure aligned execution
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, or 5–7 years of relevant experience in employee/internal communications.
- Experience engaging front-line or manufacturing employees is an advantage.
- Fluent in English, with excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills in both Chinese and English.
- Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration and being an effective team player.
- Experience coaching leaders on executive communications is a plus.
- Experience in change management and/or HR communications is an advantage.
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and
manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
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Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in communications or related field
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in employee/internal communications
- Fluent in English and Chinese with excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills
- Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration
- Experience coaching leaders on executive communications
- Experience in change management and/or HR communications
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
