At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Center of Excellence Leader - LCA & Ecodesign__
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.
This role is contributing to the EL smart power business in Xiamen China.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Assess the environmental impacts of a product throughout its entire life cycle (LCA), starting from development phase through production, identifying environmental hotspots and opportunities for innovation
- Manage Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) projects: from data compilation, through third-party verification, ensuring compliance with international standards and supporting product credibility in target markets.
- Contribute to leading Eco-design implementation across Product Development, defining and optimizing environmental KPIs to advance product performance and circularity targets.
- Monitor emerging trends in Product Sustainability field to keep our portfolio competitive
- Support & cooperate to achieve Division Sustainability targets through cross-functional collaboration and timely project execution
- Collect, analyze & synthesize complex environmental data from diverse sources to inform design decisions and benchmark against industry best practices.
Qualifications for the role
- A bachelor's or higher degree in electrical, mechanical, environmental engineering, or other relevant sciences.
- 1-4 years of experience in product design & development, quality, value engineering, or costing.
- Experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Thinking projects.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written) with strong communication skills.
- Experience in Eco-design principles and their application to product development.
- Proficiency in LCA modeling software (SimaPro is a plus).
- Passionate about Circularity and Sustainability topics with an innovative mindset.
- Highly motivated team-player with a collaborative, learning-oriented, and solutions-focused approach.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and interface with global stakeholders.
More about us
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.
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
- Bachelor's or higher degree in electrical, mechanical, environmental engineering, or relevant sciences
- 1-4 years of experience in product design & development, quality, value engineering, or costing
- Experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Thinking projects
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Experience in Eco-design principles and their application to product development
- Proficiency in LCA modeling software (SimaPro is a plus)
- Passionate about Circularity and Sustainability topics
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
