R&D Team Manager - Embedded Systems

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
You will be part of HVDC within ABB Power Grids in Ludvika. HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used to transmit power through long distances at minimal loss, using overhead lines, lands and sea cable systems. Please find out more about our world leading techniques at www.abb.com/hvdc.
Do you have a strong interest in embedded systems development and experience from a professional development process? Join us in the development of advanced electronics, mechatronics and software for HVDCs and FACTS control and protection functions. We are responsible for development of MACH Control & Protection platform for HVDC/FACTS applications. The embedded systems R&D team within MACH operations organization is responsible for FPGA and low level SW development in the MACH Platform.
As R&D Team Manager, you will manage approximately 14 experienced employees and consultants with full budget responsibility for the team. You will ensure efficiency, manage and develop our competence pool. You will also have the ownership for the embedded development process.
Your responsibilities
Developing and driving continuous improvement activities to optimize processes, policies, procedures and team effectiveness.
Guiding, motivating, coaching and developing the skills, knowledge and competencies of the team.
Working closely with customers to shape and deliver technical solutions and utilizing feedback to drive the delivery of innovative improvements and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Building, developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external (customers, universities, etc.) contacts.
Contribute in ensuring that the cross functional teams are adequately resourced, developed and equipped to meet business needs.
Supporting the allocation of budget for UMOE and taking ownership of managing business performance against agreed-upon financial targets and constraints.
Living ABB Power Grids’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
In addition to the manager role, you will also be an active part in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) such as Epic Owner, Product Owner or similar.

Your background
The successful candidate should have a Master’s degree in engineering, with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience within development.
Management experience, and preferably also with recruitment process knowledge.
Knowledge and experience in FPGA and/or SW development.
Experience from working in an agile organization, preferably SAFe.
Solid competence in technologies, tools and methods in own specialist area, demonstrated through solving complex industrial challenges.
Strong commitment towards safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.
A high level of self-motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies.
Proven leadership skills, with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.

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.
It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV). By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Together, we will be well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The transaction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. Join us on this exciting journey.
Recruiting Manager Johan Warholm, +46 240-68 72 48 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 240-78 25 73, Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 240-78 33 04, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 240-78 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Hanna Kontsu, +46 21-32 53 25.
Welcome to apply before the 1st of March!