R&D Leader Grid Components
About The Position
ABB is hiring an R&D Team Leader to guide development across its ANSI grid component technology platforms, including instrument transformers and sensors, cutouts, switches, and reclosers. The role focuses on developing products that address market needs and comply with relevant ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and UL standards. The leader supports the Technology Center Manager in setting an open, innovative culture and a clear technology vision and strategy, contributing to ABB’s technology plans and product portfolio. The position is onsite in Pinetops, North Carolina, and reports to the Technology Center Manager, NAM. The role is approximately 20% technical and 80% operational and supervisory, with travel estimated at up to 20%, mostly domestic.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; electrical or electronics engineering preferred.
- At least 12 years of experience in product development and design of related electrical equipment.
- At least 2 years of prior leadership or direct managerial experience.
- At least 5 years of prior strategic operations experience combined with project management experience.
- Strong analytical skills and a solutions-oriented engineering problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to collaborate in project teams and work independently to deliver effective solutions for assigned engineering projects.
- Ability to travel, estimated at up to 20%, mostly domestic.
- Must already have U.S. work authorization that permits employment with ABB.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering.
- Experience with medium- or high-voltage instrument transformers and sensors, cutouts, switches, or reclosers.
- Experience with communication and protective relays and ANSI/IEC power systems.
- Experience applying product standards such as UL, IEEE, IEC, and NEMA.
- Experience coordinating simulations for dielectric, static, or dynamic forces for various products.
- Knowledge of switchgear design, Motor Control Center, and SCADA operation principles of protection in electrical power systems.
- Electrical or electronics engineering background.
Responsibilities
- Support the Technology Center Manager in planning and managing R&D activities and resources for an assigned domain.
- Ensure quality monthly activity reporting, including project cost tracking and forecasting.
- Work with Product Managers, Project Managers, and the leadership team throughout the product development life cycle.
- Support Project Leaders in establishing cross-functional design reviews, analyzing concepts, and evaluating the cost effectiveness of component and assembly designs.
- Manage assigned R&D resources, allocate team tasks, and supervise workload and work allocation within project teams.
- Ensure the team develops and acquires appropriate competencies to support future product and system development.
- Prepare plans and ensure an optimal project portfolio for the team.
- Plan capacity, personnel, and resources for R&D projects.
- Oversee efficient, timely, and quality project execution using suitable internal and external resources and partners, including universities and Corporate Research Centers.
- Partner with Local Business Unit management to ensure its needs are represented in R&D projects.
- Evaluate local market requirements and innovation, and provide feedback for product, manufacturing, and R&D strategies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
