Built by a hiring manager who's conducted 1,000+ interviews at Google, Amazon, Nvidia, and Adobe.
Built by a hiring manager who's conducted 1,000+ interviews at Google, Amazon, Nvidia, and Adobe.
By Revarta Editorial Team
Reviewed by Vamsi Narla, Former Hiring Manager at Google, Amazon & Adobe · Last verified March 22, 2026
ABB's interview process reflects its Swiss-Swedish heritage of engineering precision and collaborative innovation. Candidates are evaluated on technical depth, practical problem-solving, and alignment with ABB's mission to electrify, automate, and digitalise industry. The culture blends Swiss precision with Scandinavian flat hierarchy, creating an environment that values both technical excellence and open dialogue across all levels.
What to expect at each stage of the interview
Application review with emphasis on engineering credentials and relevant industry experience. Online aptitude assessments for graduate roles.
Screening covering career motivation, understanding of ABB's business divisions, and cultural alignment with the company's purpose-driven mission.
Practice these frequently asked questions to prepare for your interview
Tip: Discuss electric motors, drives efficiency, grid infrastructure, EV charging, and ABB's portfolio across the electrification value chain.
Tip: Cover process analysis, robotics integration, PLC programming, sensor networks, and digital twin simulation.
Understand the company culture to align your interview responses
Taking initiative, challenging the status quo, and making bold decisions to drive progress in electrification and automation.
Prioritising safety, environmental responsibility, and the wellbeing of employees, customers, and communities worldwide.
Continuously learning, exploring new technologies, and seeking innovative solutions to complex industrial challenges.
Working across divisions, geographies, and disciplines to deliver integrated solutions that no single team could create alone.
Acting ethically and transparently in all business dealings, maintaining trust with customers, partners, and society.
Delivering results with Swiss precision, measuring impact, and continuously improving operational excellence.
ABB's Zurich headquarters reflects the company's dual Swiss-Swedish heritage — precise yet collaborative, hierarchically flat yet technically demanding. Engineers work on cutting-edge automation, robotics, and electrification technologies with global impact. The company emphasises work-life balance and international career mobility.
Insider advice to help you stand out
Understand Electrification, Motion, Process Automation, and Robotics & Discrete Automation. Know key products and how they integrate for customer solutions.
ABB hires engineers who go deep. Prepare to discuss fundamentals in power electronics, control systems, robotics, or your specialisation area.
ABB is investing heavily in industrial IoT, AI, and digital solutions through the ABB Ability platform. Understand how digital transforms industrial operations.
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In-depth technical discussion with engineering managers covering domain expertise in electrification, automation, robotics, or motion systems.
Multiple interviews with cross-functional leaders. May include a technical case study on industrial automation, energy efficiency, or digital solutions.
Business unit leadership approval. ABB offers competitive international packages with strong engineering career development paths.
Typical Timeline: 4-8 weeks from application to offer
Tip: Discuss sensor data collection, machine learning models, vibration analysis, maintenance scheduling optimisation, and ROI calculation.
Tip: Cover efficiency considerations, conversion losses, application suitability, and emerging DC microgrid technologies.
Tip: ABB values cross-functional teamwork. Show how you integrated electrical, mechanical, and software engineering perspectives.
Tip: Discuss IoT, digital twins, edge computing, cloud connectivity, and ABB Ability platform capabilities.
Tip: Cover building automation systems, HVAC optimisation, smart lighting, energy monitoring, and demand response strategies.
Tip: Reference ABB's focused portfolio, Swiss-Swedish culture, specific technology areas, or sustainability leadership.
Tip: Discuss functional safety standards (IEC 61508/62443), SIL levels, risk assessment methodologies, and redundancy design.
ABB combines Swiss precision with Scandinavian flat hierarchy. Be direct, collaborative, and demonstrate both technical rigour and interpersonal openness.
ABB's technologies directly enable decarbonisation through electrification and energy efficiency. Connect your work to environmental impact.
ABB values engineers who can solve real-world industrial problems. Prepare examples showing practical impact, not just theoretical knowledge.
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