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Why ABB
The first chapter of an exciting story

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 105,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com


Why write your story with us?

Work with a purpose
Work with purpose
Whatever your role at ABB, you can be sure you are helping to create a better world. Through our leading technologies and responsible business practices, we help to address the world’s energy challenges, transform industries, and embed sustainability in everything we do, contributing to better lives for people across the globe.
Be global
We have brought together more than 105,000​​​​​​​people who collaborate in over 100 countries. We value diversity and believe that looking at challenges from many different perspectives is fundamental to our business success.
Challenge yourself
ABB contributes to the transformation of society and industry with its electrification, automation, robotics and motion solutions. By joining us, you will have the opportunity  to make a difference, expand your horizons and grow in your professional career. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Be a technology pioneer
We never stop innovating through our research and continuous improvement approach. To do that we need people who have a true passion for technology and are at the forefront of their professions. 
Take the lead, work together
We encourage leadership at all levels, empowering our employees to take the initiative, bring in ideas and own their careers. We not only expect our employees to take on responsibility proactively, but also to pool their talents to create something greater than anyone could do alone. Ultimately, we achieve more by taking the lead and working together.
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Are our values part of your story?

Our values are the cornerstone of our culture. They shape everything we do, guide our behavior and interactions with our colleagues, customers, partners and society as a whole, and help us realize our purpose. By living our four ABB values, we lead by example in how we do business and behave.
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​​​​​​​Our purpose
ABB's purpose is to enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future with our technology leadership in electrification and automation. Our purpose is why we are in business. It expresses both what we stand for as a company and what we aspire to be in the future. Make our purpose part of your story.

As part of our purpose, sustainability is a key component of the value that we create for all of our stakeholders.


​​​​​​​Sustainability at ABB
As a technology leader, we have always taken a sustainable approach to business. We focus on those areas where we can make the biggest impact: reducing carbon emissions, preserving resources and promoting social progress.
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Technology and Innovation

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ABB Ability™
Our technology is key to our story. Through our ABB Ability™ digital offering, we combine online connectivity with our domain expertise to maximize resource efficiency and contribute to a sustainable future.
 


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ABB Locations
ABB locations
ABB might be closer to you than you think. Check out our locations all around the world and find the right place for your story to begin.
DId you know
Did you know...?
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