Electrification Business Area Research Manager — ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Baden-Daettwil, Aargau
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Role overview
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:
- 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.
- In this role, you create and l ead a high-impact research portfolio across the core technologies relevant for Electrification Business product and service offerings.
- You will lead research direction and execution by coordinating global resources in the development of new concepts, technologies, technical platforms, and intellectual property.
- 15+ years’ experience in Research or R&D and experience in electrical distribution or related industries MS in Engineering discipline required; PhD preferred
- Familiar with core Electrification technologies: electrical systems, power electronics, switching & protection, intelligent systems
Main responsibilities
- In this role, you create and l ead a high-impact research portfolio across the core technologies relevant for Electrification Business product and service offerings.
- You will lead research direction and execution by coordinating global resources in the development of new concepts, technologies, technical platforms, and intellectual property.
- Define strategic research direction together with the Business Lines and CTO and ensures the creation of global technology roadmaps and a high-impact research project portfolio.
- Coordinate all global research activities.
- Build a culture of innovation and actively explore relevant new technologies across industries and academia.
- Facilitate partnering between the Research Centers and Business Lines to ensure business objectives are included in the strategic technology roadmaps.
- Set project targets, oversee execution of technology roadmaps for the electrification research, and achieve research performance targets.
- Ensure appropriate project planning, prioritization, and execution of projects in Research Centers.
- Oversee transfer of technology and knowledge between the Corporate Research Centers (CRC) and internal partners.
- Maintain effective relationships with global research community, network with universities and innovation partners, and support marketing and promotion activities around research.
Key requirements
- 15+ years’ experience in Research or R&D and experience in electrical distribution or related industries MS in Engineering discipline required; PhD preferred
- Familiar with core Electrification technologies: electrical systems, power electronics, switching & protection, intelligent systems
- Innovative thought leader; outstanding communicator
- Able to connect research to Division strategic needs Effective project portfolio manager
- This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate.
- As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage for a location in the European Union, covered by the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
- The final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.
- Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative.
- That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
- Ready to make an impact?
Application process
- today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Additional details
- Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to:
- Electrification Business Area Research Manager Location for the role
- 15+ years’ experience in Research or R&D and experience in electrical distribution or related industries MS in Engineering discipline required;
- Able to connect research to Division strategic needs Effective project portfolio manager
- Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Notes and original content
- Join us and help run what runs the world.
- This position reports to:
- Electrification Business Area Research Manager
- Location for the role
- Responsibilities
- Qualifications
- 15+ years’ experience in Research or R&D and experience in electrical distribution or related industries
- MS in Engineering discipline required;
- PhD preferred
- Able to connect research to Division strategic needs
Questions about this listing
What salary does ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) lists CHF 99'500 - 151'000 gross per year for this position in Baden-Daettwil, Aargau. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Aargau?
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