I announced ABB's Unpause Returnee Program on 2026‑11‑03, targeting manufacturing careers for professionals who have taken a 2–3 year career break.
- The program is open to candidates with prior experience in Production Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Engineering, Sales, Procurement, Design, Lean & Continuous Improvement, or related functions.
- Applicants must have taken a 2–3 year career break for personal, family, academic, or other valid reasons.
- Required education includes engineering specializations (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial, Production, Automation, Instrumentation, Process, Materials, Chemical) or management disciplines (Supply Chain, Project, Operations) or related technical fields.
- Candidates must demonstrate willingness to upskill, learn new tools and systems, and be able to collaborate in a global, multicultural environment.
- Soft‑skills required are clear communication, interpersonal skills, professional approach, analytical thinking, problem‑solving, attention to detail, time management, prioritization and teamwork.
ABB launched this program to address talent shortages in manufacturing while promoting diversity and inclusion; the 2–3 year break window balances recent industry relevance with personal flexibility.