About the Role
Lead Research and Development (R&D) operations to achieve agreed R&D targets and enhance ABB's position and profitability. You will report to the R&D Global Unit Lead.
Each day, you will ensure delivery of R&D results while supporting global R&D management in developing technology and footprint strategies. You will foster effective and trust-based cooperation with other local R&D operations.
Work model: Hybrid
Your Responsibilities
- Lead the Electrical Design competency across the EMEA region, defining technical strategy, engineering standards, capability development and annual objectives.
- Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring the right skills, capacity and resources are available to deliver R&D projects successfully.
- Drive the development of electrical products and solutions including medium-voltage systems, surge protection, earthing, lightning protection and sensor-enabled technologies.
- Provide technical leadership for complex engineering challenges, including problem solving, failure analysis, risk reduction and design governance.
- Oversee the safe and effective operation and continuous development of the Electrical and Medium Voltage Laboratory, including testing capability and certification readiness.
- Build and implement technology roadmaps aligned with customer needs, market trends and strategic business priorities.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, Operations, Quality, Innovation teams and external partners to deliver innovative products and solutions.
- Serve as the senior technical authority and key stakeholder for electrical engineering technologies across the region.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, High-Voltage Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in electrical product or system development within electrical distribution, industrial controls, protection, grounding, surge protection or related sectors.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical product and system architecture, insulation coordination, electrical stress analysis, thermal performance and EMC principles.
- Experience leading engineering teams and managing technical decision-making across multiple locations and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of relevant IEC, EN, UL, CSA, IEEE and other applicable industry standards and certification requirements.
- Experience with electrical testing, validation, type-test preparation, failure analysis and design verification activities.
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Flexible benefits scheme (includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
- Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous employee referral scheme
- Company car
- Private medical cover for yourself and partner
- Generous bonus scheme
About ABB
ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts) helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division's products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world.
The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction.
The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications.
The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.
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Our Culture
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learn. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters—because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger.
ABB is committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do. We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB.
About ABB
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels.
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