Project Lead Engineer (f/m/d)

About the Role

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Operations Manager

Are you a passionate engineer ready to lead innovative, technical projects? Do you thrive in solution-oriented environments and enjoy working at the forefront of marine applications? Then join our team! We're looking for a Project Lead Engineer (f/m/d) to drive customer-specific development projects in the field of power electronic products such as inverters and converters.

Working time model: Hybrid

Your Mission

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the technical implementation of our ABB tailor-made platform solutions within highly complex engineering projects. Working closely with product management and project leadership, you will ensure that all engineering activities are delivered efficiently, in line with contract specifications, quality standards, safety protocols, and cybersecurity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the design authority for all applicable engineering disciplines and validate technical deliverables
• Review technical project documentation and support proposal development
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams (internal and external)
• Identify risks and opportunities, and define mitigation strategies accordingly
• Manage all technical project requirements, track development progress, and report status to project management
• Collaborate closely with the project manager from contract award to project completion
• Support risk and opportunity assessments and contribute to claim management
• Represent technical aspects in project meetings and client interactions
• Engage with customers to develop tailored solutions and drive innovation
• Oversee subcontractor management in collaboration with procurement and supply chain
• Provide on-site support during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting phases

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Dipl.-Ing., Master or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Development/Engineering
• Strong background in technical project leadership
• Familiarity with design thinking, agile methods, risk management, and prioritization techniques
• Ability to lead without authority, solve problems effectively, and make data-driven decisions
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
• Fluent in English and German

Benefits

• Flexible work practices
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Paid Parental leave (gender neutral)
• Paid and unpaid leave opportunities
• Accident insurance

Additional Information

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

Contact: ABB AG +49 (0) 621 381 3500

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

How to Apply

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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.