R&D Leader Grid Components

ABB•Pinetops, NC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner. This position reports to the Technology Center Manager, NAM. As an R&D Team Leader, you will work on ABB’s leading ANSI IT&S, developing new products that address critical market demands and meet requirements, fully compliant with relevant ANSI-IEEE, NEMA & UL standards. As a leader of the R&D team, you will support the Technology Center Manager to establish an open and innovative culture with a clear technology vision and strategy. The work model for the role is ONSITE in Pinetops, NC.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in engineering required (electrical or electronics engineering preferred) PLUS a minimum of 12 years experience in product development and design of related electrical equipment, preferably with electrical power distribution equipment such as Medium/High voltage Instrument Transformers, sensors, meters, etc.
Must have strong analytical skills with a solutions-oriented, engineering problem-solving mindset.
Ability to work collaboratively in a project team environment, as well as, working independently to support and deliver effective solutions for assigned engineering projects required.
Experience with and application of product standards such as UL, IEEE, IEC, NEMA, etc.
Ability to travel is required, estimate up to 20% travel (mostly domestic).
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in electrical or electronics engineering engineering, a plus
Experience in MV/ HV IT&S is preferred
Experience in Communication and protective relays and ANSI /IEC Power System knowledge, preferred
experience coordinating simulations for dielectric, static or dynamic forces for various products, preferred
Knowledge of Switchgear design, Motor Control Center and SCADA operation principles of protection in electrical power systems are desirable.

Responsibilities

Support the Technology Center Manager for an assigned domain in the planning and management of research and development (R&D) activities and resources.
Ensures quality of monthly activity reporting including project cost tracking and forecasting.
Work closely with Product Managers, Project Managers, and the leadership team throughout the product development life cycle in a highly collaborative team environment.
Support Project Leader with establishing cross-functional design reviews, analyze concepts, and evaluate cost effectiveness of the component/assembly designs.
Manages assigned resources for R&D activities, assigns tasks to team members, and supervises workload and work allocation within the project team.
Ensures appropriate competencies are developed and acquired within the team to support the development of future products and systems.
Prepare Plans and ensures an optimal project portfolio for the team.
Plans capacity, people, and resources for R&D projects.
Oversees efficient, timely and quality project execution using the most appropriate internal and external resources and partners (e.g. universities, Corporate Research Centers (CRCs)).
Partners with Local Business Unit management to ensure appropriate representation of needs within R&D projects.
Evaluates local market requirements and innovation and provides feedback to appropriate product, manufacturing, and R&D strategies.