R&D Manager, GBL Power Reliability
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