Sustainability LCA Specialist

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

R&D Team Leader - Sustainability

Your role and responsibilities

ABB's Electrification business has always been at the forefront of innovative electrification and today is writing the future of sustainable, safe and smart electrification. As a Sustainability LCA Specialist you will contribute to execution of ABB sustainability strategy 2030, supporting Divisions in preparation of LCAs (Life Cycle Assessments) and EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) of their products. As a part of Sustainability Competence Center you will utilize your knowledge and skills to support ABB in relentless endeavors to reduce the impact of its activities and products on the environment. About ABB Electrification: https://bit.ly/2ITfAL4 Your responsibilities: • Managing consulting projects addressing Life Cycle Assessment, product sustainability strategy. • Creating life cycle assessment models of a product in SimaPro software. • Preparing EPD documents and conducting the certification process. • Analysis of manufacturing process data and developing life cycle inventories. • Writing ISO 14040/44 compliant reports documenting your project work. • Working with Excel (or other data formats) to manipulate data and data structures. • Performing analysis on energy, water, waste, and emissions. • Working together with Corporate Technology Center team members across different business areas and regions. Working model: hybrid #LI-Hybrid

Qualifications for the role

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Science or related field – preferably Environmental Science/Technology.
• Previous professional experience in LCA field.
• Knowledge and passion for sustainability, environmental systems, life cycle thinking, product sustainability.
• Strong quantitative or technical background with an excellent aptitude for analytical thinking. Natural curiosity to investigate issues, conduct research, design solutions and translate results into business practices.
• Aptitude for learning new software — basic programming experience will be beneficial.
• Good written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Self-motivated and organized; able to simultaneously work on multiple assignments and to work both independently as well as on teams.

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory