Data Technician Trainee

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:

Engineering Manager

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Your role and tasks

As a Data Technician Trainee at ABB, you will join our engineering department and work with the System 800xA automation platform. The system supports industrial production and critical infrastructure, where availability, security and energy efficiency are essential.

You will take part in projects from start to finish and gain practical experience with customer dialogue, documentation and testing. Your work will combine hands-on technical tasks with structured follow-up to ensure reliable, high-quality solutions. From your first day, you will have a mentor and experienced colleagues who are ready to support your learning. We want you to develop through meaningful assignments and gradually take on more responsibility.

The apprenticeship is relevant for students specialising in either cybersecurity or infrastructure, and the start date can be aligned with your education. 

Your responsibilities will include

• Administering Windows environments, including servers, Active Directory and new installations. 
• Working with virtualisation using VMware. 
• Servicing and updating existing automation systems. 
• Installing and configuring ABB System 800xA HMI solutions. 
• Supporting system hardening, cybersecurity and IT security for critical infrastructure. 
• Participating in projects, customer dialogue and testing from start to finish. 
• Documenting and testing your work to help ensure high-quality customer deliveries. 

Qualifications for the role

• You are enrolled in the Data Technician programme with a specialisation in cybersecurity or infrastructure. 
• You are curious about virtualisation, Windows, domains, Active Directory, network topology and security. 
• You are motivated to learn and develop your technical skills. 
• You are comfortable taking responsibility and moving tasks forward. 
• You seek input from the right colleagues when you need knowledge to complete a task. 
• You can plan your work and deliver as agreed. 
• You understand how to match the quality and scope of a solution to the task. 

More about us

At ABB, we have a clear goal of promoting diversity and inclusion in terms of gender, LGBTQ+, disability, ethnicity, and age. Together, we have embarked on a journey where we all individually and collectively celebrate and welcome individual differences. You can look forward to joining an organization that emphasizes employee well-being. Collaboration and team spirit are key words for us and a crucial foundation for reaching our shared goals. We prioritize a good working environment highly and continuously invest in the education and development of you and your colleagues. If you want to read more about our continuous work with the working environment and sustainability, you can find more information at: https://global.abb/group/en/sustainability

You will be based at our office in Ballerup, where you will join the engineering department. You will receive a structured introduction and your own mentor, and you will have the opportunity to take part in social activities with colleagues across ABB.

The position reports to Engineering Manager Kim B. Hansen. 

Apply for the job online via our simple and easily accessible system, where you can also sign up to receive notifications on other opportunities within ABB. If you have questions about the position before then, you are welcome to contact Kim B. Hansen at +45 21 26 22 81. 

The application deadline is 19.11.2026. We look forward to receiving your application. 

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable future with efficient use of resources. By connecting our knowledge in engineering and digitalization, ABB makes industry more efficient, productive, sustainable, and able to improve their performance. At ABB, we call it 'Engineered to Outrun'. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 110,000 employees worldwide. In Denmark, you will have more than 550 colleagues in offices in Ballerup, Middelfart, Esbjerg, Kalundborg and Aalborg.

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.