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ABB Trainee Program for Graduate Engineers

Kick-start your career with a pioneering technology leader!

Many talented engineers have launched their careers through ABB Trainee program. Do you want to become one of them? Learn more and join us!

Start your career as a trainee

Are you ready to apply your theoretical knowledge from university and make a real difference in a global company? Do you want to learn about the engineering profession and, at the same time get a picture of what the future looks like? Do you know where you want to be placed or do you want to explore different possibilities to find the perfect job for you? In either case, our Trainee Program for Engineering Graduates offers a great possibility to shape your future. At ABB, graduate trainees can choose from various possibilities ranging from power and automation to R&D and sales. Join us at the forefront of innovation and face the challenge of enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid or being a part of the industrial digitalization. We have employees worldwide, filled with energy and ideas and eager to write the future, together!

The fostering of young talents is very important to ABB, and trainees have been an valuable part of ABB’s recruitment for more than 100 years. The Trainee Program allows top graduates from technical universities to get an ideal start to their careers.

The application period for 2020 is now open!

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Learn more about the program from current trainees!

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Interested? Good things to know:

The application period for 2020 is open from October 28th to December 1st
The next trainee period starts in September 2020
We welcome all graduate master engineers that fulfill the basic requirements listed in the job ad.

About ABB Trainee Program for Engineers

The Trainee program consists of three 10-week periods. As a Trainee, you decide which business unit uou want to spend them at. The trainee periods gives you opportunity to learn about ABB’s various operations, develop a personal network and find your future workplace.

One day a week is spent on training, study visits and customer visits together with the entire trainee group. The set job placement at one of ABB’s business units in Ludvika or Västerås starts after seven months. This also includes a 3-6 month long international assignment.

Throughout the program you will receive coaching and support from both trainee managers and managers at your various internship locations. You will develop professionally and build your career while having fun with your friends – other trainees as well as colleagues?

Are you ready to accept the challenge?