ABB Trainee Program

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: US Talent Acquisition Team Lead

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support business, collaborate with different teams, and contribute to the company's strategic objectives. Each day, you will gain knowledge by performing tasks as directed by the program manager/corresponding leader. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting ABB's operations and participating in the local Trainee Program.

About the Program

The two-year rotational program at ABB involves three rotations to develop go to market strategy, leadership skills, and product knowledge. Assignments may include roles in business development, product management, sales, marketing, and more. Participants will work within one ABB business group (Electrification or Motion) based on their skills and hiring needs. The program features a July orientation, global programming for training and networking, and a dedicated program manager for coaching. It concludes with a capstone project and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Supporting the implementation, delivery, and continuous improvement of products and services within the defined area as directed
• Participating in formal training to develop personal and leadership skills in preparation for future professional roles
• Delivering the assigned tasks/projects within the assignment period
• Contributing to diverse social events and team activities and using the chance to establish a broad network within ABB

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026
• Preferred experience in relevant internship or co-op roles
• Open to relocation across the U.S. for each rotation; relocation assistance will be provided
• Genuine interest in sales and technology, with a strong desire to learn and grow through exposure to diverse roles and team members within the sales function
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt across various settings and audiences
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, committed to ongoing learning, development, and self-improvement
• Must have valid U.S. work authorization and must not require visa sponsorship (including CPT or OPT) from ABB at any point now or in the future

Why ABB?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

Benefits

Compensation: The program is expected to pay $80,000 annually.

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time Off

• ABB provides 11 paid holidays
• Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy

Equal Employment Opportunity

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

• As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M.
• 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

For more information on ABB benefits for eligible US employees, go to my BenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest."

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