R&D Center Lead - Electrical Design

Overview

• 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.
• 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.

Bei ABB unterstützen wir Industrien dabei, effizienter und sauberer zu arbeiten – und jede einzelne Person trägt hier dazu bei. Wir bieten allen Mitarbeitenden die Möglichkeit, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und die eigene Entwicklung aktiv voranzutreiben. Gemeinsam entstehen Lösungen, auf die alle stolz sein können. Wir suchen engagierte Talente, um gemeinsam die Welt voranzutreiben.

Diese Position berichtet an:

R&D Global Unit Lead

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and represent Research and Development (R&D) operations to achieve the agreed R&D targets. Each day, you will ensure delivery of R&D results to enhance ABB's position and profitability while supporting global R&D management in developing technology and footprint strategies. You will also showcase your expertise by fostering effective and trust-based cooperation with other local R&D operations.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. 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.

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

Work model: Hybrid

Qualifications for the Role

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

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

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More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts), helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division’s p