Teamcenter/PLM Application specialist i Ludvika

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV). By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Together, we will be well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The transaction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. Join us on this exciting journey.

Are you looking for a new challenge in an exciting, high tech environment? Join ABB as a PLM (Teamcenter) Application Specialist in the Power Grids division and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future, where innovative digital technologies bring cleaner energy to more people.

As an Application Specialist, you will have an overall vision responsibility, working with stakeholders within the firm to oversee the planning, strategizing and deployment of processes/technologies required for implementation/development of PLM at HVDC. You will lead activities for developing PLM processes, tools and competencies for delivering quality in product lifecycle management.

You will be part of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current), a business unit within ABB’s Power Grids division located in Ludvika. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. This ABB developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. HVDC is also used to connect power systems.

• Being responsible for the overall operation, maintenance and development of the application including business analysis and roadmap definition.
• Being the responsible purchaser for the supplier and ensure that there is an agreement for management and development of the application.
• Being the technical point of contact for different stakeholders.
• Ensuring the operation and maintenance of the system.
• Carrying out technical security activities.
• Managing and developing the system within a given framework.
• Working towards a cost-effective use of the system.
• Ensuring systems administration and support, and that there are procedures in place according to applicable instructions, guidelines and standards.
• Establishing routines for monitoring and adjustment of application performance and capacity, as well as ensuring that these are used.
• Ensuring that the system and user documentation are updated and available.
• Regularly informing the application users on the operating mode and changes.
• Ensuring that users in different categories receive the needed training.
• Leading application related projects, steering committee meetings and Application Operations Team from a technical point of view.
• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• You hold a bachelor’s degree specializing in mechanics, or equivalent.
• To successfully take on this position you also need strong technical skills, solid knowledge in Teamcenter and at least five years’ experience from adapting and using the system on an advanced level.
• Several years of experience from CAD/PLM implementations is equally important.
• Fluency in English is required, whereas Swedish and other additional languages are highly valued.
• Experience in BIM (Building Information Modelling) and civil design tools and VR tools is qualifying.
• On a personal level, you are a natural leader with a creative mindset, great interpersonal skills and excellent ability to resolve issues. In this role you need to be self-motivated and work effectively both independently and as part of the team.
• It is important that you communicate well at all levels of the organization and get your messages access in a coherent and clear way.
• You need to have a high level of integrity and dependability and a results-based orientation.
• Furthermore, it’s essential that you have the ability to exercise sound judgment in the decision-making process and the ability to build goodwill.