Can you turn production into a stable, efficient, and repeatable system?

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Production Engineering Manager

As an Industrialization Specialist, you will play a key role in preparing products and processes for stable, efficient, and repeatable serial production. Your main mission is to define standard production times, establish robust and repeatable working methods, and ensure a clear and structured overview of material usage in the production line. You will therefore play a vital role in the overall production readiness, ensuring predictable performance, productivity, and quality. 

Key Objectives 

• Define and certify standard production times 

• Plan and establish stable, repeatable, and standardized working methods 

• Plan, analyze, and maintain a clear overview of material usage in production lines 

• Support production readiness  

• Key contributor for conducting trial builds and first-time builds. 

Main Responsibilities 

• Analyze, plan, and understand material usage and material flow in the production line 

• Plan and define standard work for production operations with production representatives 

• Perform time studies with production using MTM and/or REFA methodologies 

• Plan, execute and support line balancing activities to improve efficiency and productivity 

• Support and participate in trial assemblies and first-time builds 

• Identify improvement opportunities to reduce variation and increase productivity 

• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Process Technology Department, Product Development Engineers and Quality 

Success Criteria 

Success in this role will be measured by: 

• Certified and validated production times 

• Reduced variability in production execution 

• Measurable productivity improvements 

• Proven production readiness for serial manufacturing 

Qualifications 

• Hands-on experience from serial-manufacturing or industrial environments 

• Strong understanding of standard work, line balancing, and production systems 

• Ability to analyze technical drawings, time studies or data and translate them into practical production improvements 

• Experience with MTM and/or REFA time measurement methods 

Location: Skien

Application end-date: 11/06/2026

For more information about the position, please contact Hans-Petter Bamle at; +47 454 20 844 

At ABB, you’re not just taking a job — you’re gaining an opportunity to grow. We place great emphasis on personal and career development, offering an inclusive and flexible work environment where you can thrive. We believe that diversity is key to creating innovative solutions!

With us, you will get:

• The opportunity to work in an international company with exciting challenges.

• Focus on your personal development and career opportunities.

• A supportive work environment with an emphasis on collaboration and diversity.

• Competitive salary, along with comprehensive insurance and pension plans.

• Access to on-site fitness facilities, corporate sports activities and company cabins.

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel safety is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In collaboration with Meditor, ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive offers of employment. This is to ensure compliance with ABB’s guidelines for recruitment and personnel safety, as well as compliance with legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.