Product Manager

ABB • Mechanicsville, VA

42d • Hybrid

About The Position

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Local President, US Traction __ ABB’s Traction division is a pioneering technology leader that offers innovative and energy efficient traction systems for railway rolling stock, electric buses, mining and off-road utility vehicles. Our state of the art and comprehensive portfolio of traction converters, motors, auxiliary power supplies and high-performance Li-ion battery energy storage systems help customers all over the world to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions that gives our work a powerful sense of purpose. We are seeking an experienced traction equipment specialist to join our product management team at ABB. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career with a global technology leader, working alongside a highly skilled and dynamic team. Together, we are shaping the future of transportation by accelerating the shift toward low-carbon and sustainable mobility solutions. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to take the next step with us. As the Local Product Manager, you will work closely with local sales managers and global product teams to drive the long-term profitable growth of the traction division’s product portfolio in the US. A very good understanding of power electronic systems together with domain and market know-how are essential to be successful in this role and to leverage the full potential of the product to successfully meet customer needs The work model for the role is: Hybrid in Mechanicsville, VA, supporting our Motion Traction Division.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of experience in an industrial environment covering roles in engineering, R&D and technical sales with a preference for experience in more than one area OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of experience in an industrial environment covering roles in engineering, R&D and technical sales with a preference for experience in more than one area.
• Solid knowledge of power electronics, variable frequency drives and related drive sub-systems (e.g., traction motor, traction transformer, traction batteries, TCMS) are necessary with experience in the railway and/or e-Mobility sectors being a strong advantage.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Have good networking skills, ability to lead by influence with a collaborative and solution-focused approach .
• Skilled in managing complex customer relationships and effectively resolving escalations.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
• This role requires regular travel in the United States and occasional travel internationally.
• A valid US Driver’s License and US Passport are required for this role.

Nice To Haves

• experience in the railway and/or e-Mobility sectors being a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer requirements and define the optimal technical solution as well as scope.
• Accountable for customer acquisition and order intake together with the sales and global product management team.
• Proper hand-over of won projects to engineering, maintaining ownership of the proposed technical solution and costs throughout the project phase.
• Superior customer experience: Build, foster and sustain trustful relationships with customers and provide high quality & timely technical support consistently.
• Systematically follow and summarize key market information, market trends, technical developments and solutions on the market.
• Identifying potential gaps in ABB portfolio both against competition and new market opportunities.
• Consolidate customer needs and identify product improvements in close cooperation with global product management and R&D
• Define the products customer value proposition (for the target segment or application), ensure clear positioning of the portfolio and support marketing communication activities. (Technical presentations, webinars, trade journal publications, social selling etc.).
• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Benefits

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.
• Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
• Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level