Product Classification Engineer

Product Classification Engineer

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 Position reports to:

BL Ports Global Sales Manager

Your Role and Responsibilities

You will be part of the Ports business line within the Marine and Ports division that specializes in delivering proven and future-proof automation and electrification solutions to container terminals worldwide. We offer an international and dynamic working environment where our business delivers advanced technology in large projects across the world in a customer oriented and highly globalized industry.

We are looking for a Product Classification Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will be overall responsible to maintain and encourage colleagues to follow the established processes for classification of Products, Software, and executing Product classification work. He/she will connect with other areas such as Procurement & Logistics/Product Management/Sales/R&D to successfully perform the activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Review existing product master data for determining the accuracy of the Customs Tariff Numbers (CTNs, HS codes) and the Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN/ECN) and update if needed.
• Maintain high knowledge of current rules and regulations regarding classification of products and software.
• Conduct the classification work for the new products and software that are to be released to the market.
• Document how products and software have been classified, both for the customs purposes (HS codes, CTNs) and for the export control purposes (ECCN, ECN codes).
• Participate in projects or initiatives to improve the work of classification of Products, Software, or resolve gaps or problems identified, also build while enforcing the product classification processes.
• Deliver in-house training and understanding to business colleagues where necessary.

Qualifications for the Role

• Minimum two years of higher education or vocational training in the field of transport and logistics.
• A good understanding of technical specifications, performance characteristics and descriptions of manufacturing materials.
• Experience in Product Classification and international trade compliance.
• Strong general analytical skills, including the ability to apply regulatory concepts and definitions as well as ABB classification strategies to the case-by-case determination of product classifications.
• Ability to establish and coordinate a network of contacts to work within the Organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.
• Knowledge of Customs Tariff Numbers
• Fluency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken.

What's in it for You?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

More About Us

ABB's Marine & Ports division drives efficiency, safety, and a clean maritime future through electric, automated, and digital solutions. Our integrated solutions and lifecycle services for ship and shore help owners and operators of vessels and cargo terminals optimize performance, increase reliability and reduce emissions. From the pioneering Azipod® propulsion system to advanced automation and digital connectivity, we prepare the maritime industry to meet the demands of tomorrow.

With a team of 2,000 experts operating from 26 locations worldwide, we bring over 100 years of industry experience. To date, we have electrified more than 1,500 ships, automated over 1,700 container cranes, and digitally connected more than 2,000 vessels and terminals. At ABB, our mission is to help industries outrun–leaner and cleaner.

Interested in joining the crew? Apply for the position by September 16th. Please note that the applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. We look forward to receiving your application.