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This position reports to: Business Manager - Commercial and Portfo.

Your role and responsibilities

As part of the ongoing energy transition, we are now looking for a Lead Engineer to play a key role in our synchronous condenser projects within the Large Motors & Generators division in Västerås, Sweden. Your main responsibility will be to serve as the technical lead for engineering activities related to synchronous condenser applications, working closely with customers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders within the division. You will report to the Manager for Synchronous Condensers and join a dynamic, highly skilled team. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects in the energy sector, while also providing a chance to develop within a highly experienced team. You will enjoy a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with plenty of opportunities for both professional growth and enjoyment along the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all technical activities are effectively and cost-effectively executed according to contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements
• Executing assignments using established solutions while acting as primary technical interface with all project stakeholders, specifically the customer
• Prepare system documentation and review customer and supplier documentation
• Providing technical support to project managers, commissioning and start-up activities
• Creating, reviewing, tracking and responding to engineering change requests
• Evaluating and managing risk and opportunities
• Driving technical solutions for maximal platform reuse and compliance with customer requirements Interaction with customers, contractors and suppliers
• Support the sales department in preparing for technical offers for new projects

Qualifications for the role

• You hold a technical university diploma within relevant field
• At least five years of experience in similar roles, preferably within the power system business
• Experience from participating in and coordinating teams in global environment
• Good understanding of risk and opportunity management
• Fluency in English, written and spoken alike
• Good communication skills
• Preferable background in automation and control systems (for example AC500 and SCADA)
• Preferable experience from site work and commissioning activities

More about us

ABB Motion High Power (MOHP) Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. From general purpose to highly customized designs, synchronous motors provide high efficiency, reliability and availability across all major industries and applications, including some in the toughest and most demanding environments. The division also has a long track record of designing and building generators for wide range of industries, including power generation, marine, oil and gas, mining, and data centers.

Recruiting Manager Kristina Carlquist, +46 706-03 22 03, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Sjöberg, +46 703-96 00 02; Ledarna: Mats Wahlund, +46 767-69 80 80; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730-77 05 02. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner: Anna Nordlund

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is April 5, 2026. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process! 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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