Operations Data Technician

ABB Smart Power Graduate Role

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power Division in Napier, NZ.

Your role and responsibilities include:

• Capture and analyse production and operational data to support performance visibility.
• Design and build interactive dashboards that make key performance indicators clear and actionable.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity using modern systems and methods.
• Monitor manufacturing metrics (such as throughput, yield, and downtime) and help identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide reporting and insights that contribute to continuous improvement.
• Explore and suggest new technology tools to enhance data collection and reporting.

Our team dynamic is collaborative and innovative, with a focus on data-driven excellence, analytical precision, and continuous improvement to ensure manufacturing operations achieve optimal performance and efficiency. You will join a dynamic, highly performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role include:

• An interest in manufacturing processes and operational performance, with a willingness to learn about KPIs, metrics, and Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Strong skills in Excel and an interest in learning tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL.
• Curiosity for how data can improve real-world processes.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with the Integrated Production Unit team and wider stakeholders.
• Current NZ residency and the right to work in NZ.

What is in it for you?

You will be part of a global technology leader that is committed to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will work in a collaborative and safety-focused team environment, with opportunities for personal and professional development. In this role, you will contribute to meaningful projects that help power industries and communities around the world. You will be joining our award-winning team, recognised for excellence in safety, innovation, and performance.

Benefits

• A supportive environment to grow your career at ABB.
• Opportunities to develop your skills in data analytics, reporting, and continuous improvement (including Lean Six Sigma methodologies).
• The chance to contribute to meaningful projects while learning from experienced professionals.
• Full medical cover for you and your family
• 3% KiwiSaver contributions and 4% ABB Superannuation Scheme
• Stable, full-time onsite role with a respected employer in Napier

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

ABB values 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.