Mechanical Engineer
ABB AB · Västerås · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-03
ABB AB seeks a **Senior Mechanical Engineer** to join its Process Control Platform unit within Process Automation, reporting to the R&D Team Lead. The role focuses on developing and verifying mechanical solutions for a new I/O system, carrying designs through concept development, detailed design, engineering analysis, verification, and optimization. A major emphasis is placed on **plastic design and injection-molded parts** to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions. In addition to individual design and risk identification, the engineer coordinates complex mechanical engineering activities, guides other team members, and collaborates across disciplines and with external stakeholders. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field alongside more than six years of relevant professional experience, including technical leadership or coordination. Alternatively, candidates with another relevant technical degree combined with extensive professional experience in the field are eligible. Required qualifications include strong expertise in mechanical product design, plastic components, design verification, and technical analysis, combined with a **good working command of English**. Final employment requires passing pre-employment screening steps, including reference checks, a drug test, and potentially an extended background check.
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This position reports to: R&D Team Lead.
Your role and responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to take a key role in the development of our new I/O system. You will be responsible for developing and verifying mechanical design solutions, with a strong focus on plastic components and injection-molded parts.
In this role, you will work with complex mechanical engineering challenges throughout the development process, from concept and detailed design to analysis, verification, and design optimization. You will apply your technical expertise and engineering judgment to develop robust, reliable, and manufacturable solutions.
As a senior engineer, you will also lead and coordinate engineering activities, support other engineers, and contribute to technical decisions across disciplines. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues from different engineering functions as well as other internal and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design and verification of mechanical solutions for our new I/O system
- Development of plastic components designed for injection molding
- Performing and evaluating engineering analyses to support design decisions
- Leading and coordinating complex mechanical engineering activities
- Providing technical guidance and support to other engineers
- Identifying technical risks and driving solutions to complex engineering challenges
- Contributing to continuous improvements in product design, development methods, and ways of working
- Collaborating effectively across engineering disciplines and organizational boundaries
Your background:
We are looking for a highly experienced mechanical engineer with strong technical expertise and advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. You are comfortable taking ownership of complex engineering challenges and can work both independently and as part of a high-performing team.
You have:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
- More than 6 years of relevant professional experience, including experience in technical leadership or coordination
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- Another relevant technical degree combined with extensive professional experience in the field
- Strong experience in mechanical product design
- Solid expertise in plastic design and injection molding
- Experience with design verification, analysis, and technical problem-solving
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- A good working command of English
We value a positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset. You enjoy collaborating with others, sharing your expertise, and contributing to a team working toward a clear and high-priority goal.
More about us
You will be part of Process Control Platform (PCP) which is a unit within ABB Business Area Process Automation. PCP develops automation products - hardware and software - for monitoring, process control and optimization. We have automation products for all kinds of industries all over the world.
Recruiting Manager, Christer Persson, +46 72 242 46 48, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Kenneth Hultman, +46 703 49 60 95; Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, +4621-34 23 25; Unionen: Mikael Hammar, +46 730 88 70 60. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner: Anna Nordlund.
We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process! Last day to apply is November 4, 2026.
Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.
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