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ABB

Electrification, automation, and robotics solutions

Talent Acquisition and Early Talent Partner

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 11/12/26
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Tokyo, Japan
HybridHybrid work in Tokyo, Japan.
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting, Technical Recruiting

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in talent acquisition; experience in a global industrial, engineering, manufacturing, or technology-driven organization is preferred.
  • Experience managing early talent programs, graduate recruitment, internships, university partnerships, or campus hiring activities.
  • Strong understanding of recruitment tools and methodologies, with experience using applicant tracking systems such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors and sourcing technologies.
  • Knowledge of the engineering, manufacturing, industrial automation, or technology talent market.
  • Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver a seamless, inclusive, and engaging candidate experience.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple recruitment initiatives simultaneously.
  • A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience in recruitment or HR.
  • Japanese proficiency at JLPT N1 level.
  • Business-level English is preferred but not essential.
Responsibilities
  • Manage end-to-end talent acquisition processes for assigned requisitions and act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders.
  • Partner with HR leadership and business stakeholders to identify and resolve challenges across talent pipelines, hiring processes, and candidate experience.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent across engineering, manufacturing, sales, service, and functional roles.
  • Manage and coordinate early talent programs, including internships, graduate hiring, and campus recruitment initiatives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with universities, educational institutions, student organizations, and industry networks to strengthen ABB's future talent pipeline.
  • Represent ABB at career fairs, university events, networking forums, and employer branding activities to enhance the company's visibility and employer brand.
  • Use and maintain recruitment, sourcing, candidate engagement, and employer branding systems to support effective hiring outcomes.
  • Recommend, develop, and implement recruitment, sourcing, talent attraction, employer branding, and early talent initiatives aligned with business needs.
  • Provide market intelligence and talent insights to hiring managers and HR stakeholders to support workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
  • Partner with the wider Talent Acquisition community to share best practices, drive continuous improvement, and deliver an outstanding candidate experience.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in talent acquisition within a global industrial, engineering, manufacturing, or technology-driven organization.
  • Business-level English proficiency.

About the company

ABB provides electrification and automation technologies for industry and infrastructure, including products for smart buildings, electric vehicle charging, robotics, motors and drives, and factory automation software. Its products combine electrical hardware and control software to manage energy flow, automate tasks, and enable rapid charging and reliable operation. ABB differentiates itself with a long history in power and automation, a broad global footprint, and a concentrated portfolio across electrification, motion, process automation, and robotics, enhanced by digital services. The company aims to help customers use energy more efficiently and work more productively, supporting sustainable and resource-efficient operations and transportation.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Zurich, Switzerland

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • AI data-center power demand drove ABB's September 2026 Infinitus launch and partnerships.
  • Q2 2026 orders hit $12.0 billion, with 20.2% operational EBITA margin.
  • ABB's 2026 acquisitions, including Advantics and Høglund, expand marine, DC, and automation offerings.

What critics are saying

  • ABB Inc. faces Henry's Knob Superfund cleanup obligations in South Carolina since March 2026.
  • ABB still carries legacy corruption baggage after the 2022 Eskom bribery resolution.
  • Siemens, Vertiv, and NVIDIA-backed ecosystems pressure ABB's DC architecture leadership by 2028.

What makes ABB unique

  • ABB's Infinitus targets source-to-rack DC for AI data centers, launched September 2026.
  • ABB's July 2026 Advantics deal deepens silicon-carbide DC conversion for industrial power.
  • ABB's Q2 2026 record orders prove scale across electrification, motion, and robotics.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

21%
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ABB partners with Ferrari Hypersail to advance DC power systems for oceanic yacht

ABB has partnered with Ferrari Hypersail as Electrification Partner to develop advanced DC power architecture for an innovative 100-foot oceanic full-foiling monohull yacht powered by renewable energy systems. The vessel is designed to operate in extreme ocean conditions whilst running entirely on renewable energy. ABB will contribute over 25 years of DC technology experience, supported by more than 700 patents, to help develop 800 VDC power systems. The company will provide expertise in energy management, marine electrical systems, energy storage, and intelligent monitoring. The partnership provides ABB with a high-performance environment to demonstrate electrification and DC architecture capabilities under demanding offshore conditions. These insights will support development of next-generation industrial microgrids across sectors including marine, renewables, data centres, and industrial applications.

PR Newswire
Sep 2nd, 2026
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ABB has launched ACS580, ACH580 and ACQ580 drives with IP66/Type 4X protection for Australia's demanding industrial environments. The drives are tailored for food and beverage, HVACR, and water and wastewater applications exposed to dust, water, humidity and outdoor weather. The IP66/Type 4X design allows drives to be positioned closer to applications, potentially reducing installation costs by eliminating protective enclosures and shortening motor cable runs. Built-in features include coated circuit boards, integrated EMC C2 filtering, DC choke for harmonic mitigation, and Safe Torque Off. ABB emphasises that IP66 rating only covers dust and water ingress protection. Environmental characteristics like UV, corrosion and chemical resistance require separate assessment. The drives are available in power ratings from 5.5 kW to 22 kW.