CareerPlan

R&D Manager, GBL Power Reliability

Untersiggenthal, Aargau, SwitzerlandFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead ABB's global R&D organization for excitation, synchronization, hydropower, and emerging applications like hydrogen electrolysis rectifiers to ensure stable power plants and secure grids.

Role type

Senior R&D Manager (Power Reliability)

Builds

Excitation and synchronization systems, hydropower solutions, and hydrogen electrolysis rectifiers

Domain

Power generation, energy, industrial automation

Required skills

R&D leadership, technology roadmap translation, product lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, budget management, team development, make-or-buy decisions

Preferred skills

Power electronics, control systems, excitation/synchronization/hydropower experience, hydrogen electrolysis knowledge

Technologies

CE requirements, EU Cyber Resilience Act, IEC 62443, grid codes

Responsibilities

Lead global R&D teams and coordinate external partners; translate product strategy into technology roadmaps and investment proposals; balance resources and time-to-market via gate processes; manage technical product lifecycles and obsolescence; ensure regulatory and cybersecurity compliance; develop engineering talent and optimize global R&D footprint

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership