R&D Team Manager

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.
At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
For Smart Power Division, located in Alingsås, we are looking for a R&D Team Manager who will drive and foster a culture of innovation while planning and managing R&D activities and resources. You will be in charge of R&D Engineers in order to meet the requirements of product development projects as well as ensuring the maintenance of existing product portfolio.
In ABB we are working at the leading edge of technology. Seize this opportunity to challenge your management skills and contribute to the development of next generation’s industrial products. You will experience an international company the first hand and we are proud to be able to offer you new challenges along the way.
The position is reporting to R&D Competence Center Manager.


Your responsibilities
Working on competence management and people development – ensuring team has the right mix of competencies to deliver the portfolio responsible for
Providing people management with coaching and performance feedback to all team members
Overseeing and assisting with transfer of technology and knowledge between internal partners
Planning and ensuring an optimal project portfolio for the team, resourcing R&D projects, and overseeing efficient project execution
Serving as a technical resource for internal and external contacts
Recommending, developing, and improving processes and procedures to enhance local operations
Applying appropriate development and quality standards, and monitoring local product quality and change requests to identify issues
Partnering with local Manufacturing Unit management to ensure appropriate representation of needs within R&D projects



Your background
Bachelor/Master's Degree in a technical field
6+ years of experience in R&D
Technical expertise in mechanical and/or electrical engineering
Knowledge of 3D modelling tools
Experience in R&D processes and project management
Proactivity, good people and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills and proficiency (spoken and written) English



More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
Recruiting Manager Juhani Väättänen, +358 050 334 8920, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Niclas Fogelberg, +46 725 486 041, Unionen: Stefan Svedberg, +46 32 277 180. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Anna Nordlund, +46 761 420 139.
Join our team of professionals and start a new work career in ABB!
You are welcome to apply the latest by May 11. Selection process will be handled continuously.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.