ECAD/PLM specialist

ABB ABDalarnas länEURESpublished 06/10/2026
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You will be part of ABB's HVDC unit (High Voltage Direct Current) within the Power Grids division in Ludvika, which 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.

HVDC Light ™ was developed by ABB and is in high demand on the market today. The technology is especially suitable for power plants where overhead power lines cannot be built or where power system capacity needs to increase. HVDC Light is also used to connect offshore structures such as platforms and wind turbines and offers a good response to today's demands for environmentally friendly solutions. The ECAD tool is Engineering Base (EB), AUCOTEC's technical platform for high-efficiency technical collaboration. EB is object-oriented, with an SQL database used in computer-aided Engineering Tools (CAE) that offer solutions for electrical, instrumentation, and power engineering for various industries. You will work in a team of 12 specialists in ECAD / PLM (Engineering Base) and MCAD / PLM (NX / Teamcenter).

Your main stakeholders will be global users of Engineering Base in Sweden, India, China, Canada, United Kingdom, as well as business leaders at these sites.

Tasks

As an ECAD / PLM Specialist, your typical tasks / responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Business analysis to translate business requirements into concrete, state-of-the-art solutions.
  • Administration, installation, and configuration of Engineering Base.
  • Training, troubleshooting, and support of Engineering Base.
  • Application-related process development with continuous improvements.
  • Implementation and maintenance of ECAD standard and base design libraries.

Requirements

You have a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or equivalent. To successfully take on this position, you also need technical skills. Proficiency in English is required, while Swedish and other additional languages are highly valued.

Experience working as an electrical designer or system administrator with knowledge of electrical tools, specifically Engineering Base, as well as experience in customizing and creating macro customizations in EB (C-sharp, VBA) for code development, is qualifying.

Other important qualities are your ability to collaborate with your colleagues and skills in documenting installations and creating guidelines. Finally, you are precise and organized, as well as pedagogical and confident in your role.

Additional information

Interested in joining our team? For further questions, please contact recruitment manager, Bengt Gustafsson: +46 240 78 24 40 or recruiter Petra Berggren: +46 73 351 27 39. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort: +46 240 78 29 86, Unionen: Yvonne Norgren: +46 240 78 36 94, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund: +46 240 78 29 12. We look forward to receiving your application by October 31, 2018. Welcome to apply! Ad SE65398900

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneer in groundbreaking technology in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation, as well as robotics and motion. We serve customers in energy, industry, as well as transport and infrastructure worldwide. With over 130 years of innovation, ABB today creates the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: transporting electricity from power plants to sockets and automating industries from natural resources to finished products. As a main partner of ABB Formula E, the all-electric international motorsport class of the FIA, ABB pushes the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in over 100 countries and has approximately 147,000 employees. www.abb.com.