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Innovative User Experience Designer
SEABS ABB AB
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Source date: 11/6/2026
About this role
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: R&D Team Lead Your Role and responsibilities This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a central part in shaping future experiences of ABB’s industrial products and solutions. The position is based at ABB Corporate Research Center in Västerås, where cutting-edge research meets real industrial impact. You will belong to a highly motivated, international research team while collaborating with researchers, technology and product managers and industrial partners. ABB offers an inspiring work environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development. How can we design industrial technologies that help users make better decisions, work effectively, and navigate increasingly complex systems? We are looking for an innovative User Experience Researcher who combines deep human understanding with strategic thinking. You will design novel concepts and ensure that emerging solutions are not only technically advanced, but also trusted and valuable for the people who use them. Where appropriate, you will use AI-assisted tools to support research, design and validation activities. In this role, you will: * Conduct mixed-methods research across industrial contexts * Translate complex user needs into future opportunities * Influence technology roadmaps through evidence-based insights * Collaborate with researchers, engineers, product leaders, and business stakeholders * Explore the implications of AI, autonomy, and intelligent systems on human work * Build knowledge assets, frameworks, and research practices that scale across ABB * Facilitate workshops and innovation activities * Communicate insights to management and research leadership * undefined Your background * Education in either Interaction design, HCI, Human factors, Product design, Cognitive Science, or similar * Strong qualitative and quantitative research competence * You are a creative and proactive problem-solver with a will to act * Ability to translate user insights into concepts or strategic business opportunities * Communication and storytelling skills * Curiosity about emerging technologies, AI, automation, industrial systems, and sustainability More about us At ABB Corporate Research Center, we explore new technologies and solutions on behalf of our business areas. We work in a department which is dedicated to creating innovative automation solutions to support ABB and our customers. Recruiting Manager Dawid Ziobro, +46 72 245 0087, will answer your questions. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Johanna Holmlund, +46 72 579 70 20; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47; Unionen: Krista Andersson, +46 706 44 02 85. For other questions, contact Talent Partner Irma Leijon, +46 72 461 23 14. 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](https://www.abb.com) to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe. Why ABB Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB. We care At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do. We grow We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings. How to apply Do you want to shape the future, together with us? Get more insights into our recruitment process and find some helpful tips and tricks how to join the team. Make our story your story.