Is ABB a good company to work for as a Associate Research and Development Engineer?

Associate Research and Development Engineer professionals working at ABB have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 32 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of ABB employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Associate Research and Development Engineer Jobs at ABB now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Associate Research and Development Engineer interview questions at ABB .

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Project Manager (314) , Project Engineer (230) , Intern (220) , Engineer (202) , Software Engineer (187) , Sales Manager (107) , Internship (104) , Field Service Engineer (101) , Senior Software Engineer (97) , Manager (96) , R&D Engineer (85) , Product Manager (80) , Sales Specialist (73) , Senior Engineer (73) , Sales Engineer (70)

What are the pros of working at ABB according to real employee reviews?

"processes are well defined and work life balance good" ((in 647 reviews)); "Most of the people who work at ABB are great people to work for and with." ((in 363 reviews)); "Good culture where the key values are held and everyonr is working in the same direction to achieve a common goal" ((in 356 reviews)); "benefits are good and exciting" ((in 338 reviews)); "Work culture is good and rest of the thing is not satisfactory" ((in 224 reviews))

What are the cons of working at ABB according to real employee reviews?

"Low salaries and less organized and no defined responsibilities" ((in 546 reviews)); "poor management and review system" ((in 319 reviews)); "Bad managers get sent to another ABB location" ((in 118 reviews)); "Low compensation levels across the board" ((in 49 reviews)); "Poor upper management is a big con" ((in 48 reviews))

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ABB Associate Research and Development Engineer reviews

4.3

99% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Morten Wierod

100% approve of CEO

99% positive business outlook

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4.9

Culture & values

4.9

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.3

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

Associate Research and Development Engineer employees have rated ABB with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Research and Development Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. ABB is rated 24% above average by Associate Research and Development Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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32 reviews

4.0

Jan 11, 2026

5*

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very friendly and helpful colleagues

Cons

Parking was a bit akward

5.0

Sep 25, 2025

Great place for learning and global exposure, but career growth can be slow

Research analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in electrification, automation, robotics, and mining solutions Strong focus on innovation and sustainability (energy efficiency, digital transformation) Collaborative and diverse workplace culture with global teams Good work-life balance compared to many IT services companies Opportunities to work on large-scale industrial projects with high business impact Supportive colleagues and knowledge-sharing environment

Cons

Career progression and promotions can be slow and less structured

5.0

Mar 18, 2024

Good culture

Research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great culture and work life balance

Cons

Not great business outlook particularly after handing off power division

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