Product Classification Engineer

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You will be part of the Ports business line within the Marine and Ports division. 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 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.
Your responsibilities
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.
Conduct the classification work for the new products that are to be released to the market.
Document how products 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 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.

Your background
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.

More about us
Marine & Ports, designs and develops, intelligent terminal automation solutions and services for container and bulk cargo handling, as well as world-leading technologies that are driving the evolution of sustainable shipping. Data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry, and optimized container terminals. Our automation and electrical solutions are making port and terminal operations safer, greener and more productive. ABB Marine & Ports operates in 26 countries and has 2,000 employees. Learn more about what we do at www.abb.com/ports.


Recruiting Manager Fredrik Johansson, +46 703 78 02 43, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: The Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers: Mikael Blomqvist, +46 768 06 00 11; Leaders: Leif Öhrberg, +46 724 64 40 16; Unionen: Krista Andersson, +46 706 44 02 85. All other questions can be directed to Recruitment Consultant Linda Lundstedt, +46 722 05 65 54.


Interested in joining the crew? Apply for the position by November 28th, 2023. Please note that the applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.


We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.