Graduates: ABB Discovery & Early Talent Programs

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ABB Discovery & early talent programs

You bring the passion. We'll bring the possibilities.

Many talented colleagues have launched their careers through ABB's early talent programs. Do you want to become one of them? Learn more and kick-off your story with us!

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ABB early talent programs

Structured early talent programs are a great way to start your career in our global company. Be it with rotations, mentorships or additional soft skills trainings - ABB offers different options, from the ABB Discovery program, to the Global Early Talent Program.
At the local level some business specific programs may be active - check out our job search to explore further!

Find your opportunity

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ABB Discovery

Our business-driven rotational early talent program

How is it structured?

The program is 3 rotations over 24 months. As a participant, you will have the opportunity to explore different teams and roles, learning more as you advance.
Potential roles include sales, project management, operations, lean manufacturing, supply chain, service and many more.

A great mix of experiences

This program is the perfect blend of challenging and diverse tasks, social and networking activities and soft/hard-skills trainings.
At ABB, we want you to grow and contribute to your team, and we support you all the way.
The program is activated at country level and you will start your journey together with other participants in the summer every year.

Who should apply?

Applicants are graduating with their bachelor's degree in various disciplines, from electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering to supply chain, just to name a few. There are many good reasons to apply - be it for the network, the high quality of peers in the program or the inspiring tasks you will be assigned.
Applications open in the Fall.

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Frequently asked questions

The program gives you the chance to develop your skills and expertise through seminars, events and individual training and development. Soft skills trainings can include communication and presentation techniques, working in virtual teams, interview training and social media trainings.

Hard skills and professional trainings depend on the role and the assignment. They can focus on particular softwares, project management approaches, health and safety and sales techniques among others.

ABB Discovery can target graduating students with bachelor's in engineering and business. Targeted profiles vary from intake to intake and are based on the evolution of our Business Areas, products and technologies. The job description will contain all details about the required background.

The program includes one intake per year, starting in the Summer.

Our priority is to guarantee an excellent candidate experience and hire talents with the best fit. To ensure this, we follow a fair and thorough process. After the initial application screening, candidates are invited to a first virtual interview using the latest available technologies. Suitable candidates are invited to proceed to the next series of interviews with our experts. The final step might be an offer to join our program!

During the program you will experience different assignments and tasks, and work in various teams. In the final months of the program, you will have the chance to apply for available final positions and start a new chapter of your story!