Assembly Specialist Excitation and HPR Systems f/m/d (80-100%) — ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Untersiggenthal
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
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: Production Supervisor
- 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.
- Your role and responsibilities
- In this role, you will work in plant engineering.
- for the role
- Completed vocational training as an Automation Technician or Electrical Installer Experience in industrial plant engineering
Main responsibilities
- Your role and responsibilities
- In this role, you will work in plant engineering.
- We specialize in the construction of excitation systems for power plant generators and high-power rectifiers.
- A large portion of our systems are individually designed according to customer requirements, resulting in highly specialized solutions with significant technical added value.
- The units for our customer projects are highly varied and diverse.
- At the same time, they require a solution-oriented, structured, and independent way of working in assembly.
- Technical clarifications and contributing to technical problem solving are part of everyday business. Work model for the role is: onsite You will be mainly accountable for:
- Assembly and wiring according to schematics, technical drawings, bills of materials, and assembly instructions
- Mechanical tasks such as power busbar installation, minor mechanical modifications, and water cooling circuits
- Final assembly of large components using crane systems
Key requirements
- for the role
- Completed vocational training as an Automation Technician or Electrical Installer Experience in industrial plant engineering
- Conscientious, reliable, independent, and deadline-oriented way of working
- Fast learner with an efficient working style
- Fluent German is required; good written and spoken English skills at a minimum B1 level
- Strong computer skills and an affinity for IT
What the company offers
- We offer our employees the following benefits: Flexible working hours
- Individual incentives and performance-based bonus opportunities Subsidized meals (canteen)
- Additional paid days off between Christmas and New Year Fitness room and Ifa station More about us
- The Power Reliability business is part of ABB's Energy Industries division and is based in Untersiggenthal, Switzerland.
- We are a global leader in the development and delivery of excitation systems for power generation, with more than 120 years of experience in excitation technology and over 30,000 UNITROL® systems delivered worldwide.
Application process
- Our solutions are used in hydro, thermal, gas, and nuclear power plants, as well as in industrial applications, and contribute significantly to the stability and reliability of modern power grids.
- With products such as the UNITROL® 8000, we continue to set new standards in digitalization, cybersecurity, and grid resilience.
- ABB is a leading global technology company in electrification and automation, employing more than 110,000 people worldwide and building on more than 140 years of history.
- The recruitment process is managed by Talent Acquisition Partner Emma Aslani.
- 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?
- today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Additional details
- Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Production Supervisor
- Technical clarifications and contributing to technical problem solving are part of everyday business. Work model for the role is: onsite You will be mainly accountable for:
- Ensuring compliance with quality, productivity, delivery, and occupational safety requirements, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications for the role
- Completed vocational training as an Automation Technician or Electrical Installer Experience in industrial plant engineering
- We offer our employees the following benefits: Flexible working hours
- Individual incentives and performance-based bonus opportunities Subsidized meals (canteen)
- Additional paid days off between Christmas and New Year Fitness room and Ifa station
- Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Notes and original content
- Join us and help run what runs the world.
- This position reports to:
- Production Supervisor
- Technical clarifications and contributing to technical problem solving are part of everyday business.
- Work model for the role is: onsite
- You will be mainly accountable for:
- Ensuring compliance with quality, productivity, delivery, and occupational safety requirements, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
- Our team dynamics
- Qualifications for the role
- Completed vocational training as an Automation Technician or Electrical Installer
Questions about this listing
What salary does ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) lists CHF 64'500 - 110'000 gross per year for this position in Untersiggenthal. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Aargau?
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