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This position reports to:
Production Engineering Specialist__
Production Development Engineer
As a Production Development Engineer, the main responsibility is to optimize the Production organization’s assembly methods, processes and equipment to minimize labor hours, in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs and safety.
Your responsibilities
Be responsible for new and changed solutions for the factory and be a “champion” for implementation of new or revised solutions in the factory.
Perform design tasks, present solutions in design review, and introduce the new design to the factory.
Be responsible for and follow up trial assemblies for own designs.
Contribute with technical and manufacturing advice in industrialization projects.
Follow the project development from release, until implemented in the factory
Contribute to maintaining and developing the mechanical- and/or low voltage solutions in our product portfolio
Participate in the department’s continuous improvement work and operating system
Create Implementation Notice (ICN) and Exchange Notice (XCN) in Windchill, our PLM System
Develop drawings from Engineering BOM design to MBOM detail drawings for production
Your background
B.Sc. or M.Sc. within Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial engineering or similar.
Experience from SolidWorks, SAP and Windchill will be an advantage.
Coordination- and leadership skills.
Commitment to quality and speed and interest in continuous improvement for the production processes.
Solid communication skills in English and Norwegian.
Location: Skien
Application end-date: 03.08.2026.
For more information about the position, please contact Jan-Haaber Jakobsen; Phone +47 95 83 55 47
At ABB, you’re not just taking a job — you’re gaining an opportunity to grow. We place great emphasis on personal and career development, offering an inclusive and flexible work environment where you can thrive. We believe that diversity is key to creating innovative solutions!
With us, you will get:
The opportunity to work in an international company with exciting challenges.
Focus on your personal development and career opportunities.
A supportive work environment with an emphasis on collaboration and diversity.
Competitive salary, along with comprehensive insurance and pension plans.
Access to on-site fitness facilities, corporate sports activities and company cabins.
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel safety is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In collaboration with Meditor, ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive offers of employment. This is to ensure compliance with ABB’s guidelines for recruitment and personnel safety, as well as compliance with legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.
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.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Skills Required
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or similar
- Experience with SolidWorks
- Experience with SAP
- Experience with Windchill (PLM) and creating ICN/XCN
- Coordination and leadership skills
- Commitment to quality, speed, and continuous improvement
- Ability to develop MBOM/detail drawings from Engineering BOM
- Solid communication skills in English and Norwegian
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.
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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
