Maintenance Specialist — ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Baden, Aargau
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 14 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: Manager Production Development
- 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 lead processes that safeguard the efficiency, reliability, and performance of automated production equipment, production lines, and facilities across a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- for the role
- Strong experience in industrial maintenance of automated production equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and automation systems
Main responsibilities
- Your role and responsibilities
- In this role, you will lead processes that safeguard the efficiency, reliability, and performance of automated production equipment, production lines, and facilities across a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- This includes our new, state-of-the-art automated battery pack plant, complementing our established battery module and pack lines as well as converter lines.
- You will ensure that maintenance strategies, technical documentation, and improvement initiatives drive high availability, operational excellence, and the best possible use of technical and financial resources.
- The role also calls for close collaboration with production engineering to strengthen team redundancy while continuously advancing highly automated manufacturing processes. The work model for the role is: onsite
- This role is contributing to the Traction Operations in Untersiggenthal and Baden.
- Main stakeholders are ABB Energy Storage Systems and Converter Production. You will be mainly accountable for:
- Partial or full leadership of the Traction Operations maintenance group, coordinating maintenance activities and supporting group performance and development.
- Defining and implementing maintenance strategies and plans for automated production lines, improving reliability, maintainability, and safety of equipment and facilities.
- Introducing, developing, and maintaining CMMS tools while ensuring accurate and up-to-date technical documentation of production equipment and systems.
Key requirements
- for the role
- Strong experience in industrial maintenance of automated production equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and automation systems
- Solid knowledge of automation technologies such as PLC programming, robotics, sensors, industrial communication networks, and automated production systems
- Experience with maintenance concepts, troubleshooting, CMMS systems, machine diagnostics, and reliability improvement methodologies (e.g., OEE optimization, lean manufacturing)
- Understanding of production engineering principles, or willingness and motivation to learn and contribute to production engineering topics to ensure team redundancy and cross-functional support
- Proven qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical field, or equivalent hands-on industrial experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable technical improvements You are at ease communicating in German More about us
- The ABB Traction Division is a recognized market leader in drive technologies for rail vehicles, buses, and industrial vehicles, driving innovation in electrification.
- Our comprehensive portfolio of high-performance traction, auxiliary, and energy storage solutions – all managed across the entire life cycle – helps to improve energy efficiency and make transportation more sustainable.
- Together, we make a difference for our customers every single day.
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your application.
- 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: Manager Production Development
- The role also calls for close collaboration with production engineering to strengthen team redundancy while continuously advancing highly automated manufacturing processes. The work model for the role is: onsite
- Main stakeholders are ABB Energy Storage Systems and Converter Production. You will be mainly accountable for: Qualifications for the role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable technical improvements You are at ease communicating in German
- 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:
- Manager Production Development
- The role also calls for close collaboration with production engineering to strengthen team redundancy while continuously advancing highly automated manufacturing processes.
- The work model for the role is: onsite
- Main stakeholders are ABB Energy Storage Systems and Converter Production.
- You will be mainly accountable for:
- Qualifications for the role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable technical improvements
- You are at ease communicating in German
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 Baden, Aargau. 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?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Aargau can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Aargau's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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