R&D Team Lead

• Low Voltage Switchgear

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Position Overview

Reports to: R&D Global Unit Lead GPG LVS

Work Model: #Li-Onsite

Location: Nashik, India

Division: Electrification business in Smart Power division

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of Research and Development (R&D) employees and support them in achieving the agreed R&D targets. Each day, you will coach and develop the team. You will also showcase your expertise by helping in managing technologies, platforms, and Intellectual Property. In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3–4 R&D engineers, fostering engagement, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Plan and manage the R&D project portfolio, ensuring delivery of scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives
• Act as a technical expert in Low Voltage Switchgear (busbars, enclosures, MCC, MCCB, ACB) and ensure compliance with IEC standards
• Drive technology and product roadmaps while promoting creativity and innovation within the team
• Oversee prototyping, testing, validation, and certification processes to meet quality and safety standards
• Collaborate with global R&D teams and cross-functional stakeholders to align strategies and share knowledge
• Identify and mitigate technical and project risks, while managing intellectual property and supporting patent creation
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, ensuring efficient use of funds and accurate financial forecasting

Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (should be full-time)
• 10 to 15 years of R&D or Product Development experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong background in Low Voltage Switchgear design, with deep expertise in busbars, enclosures, MCC, MCCB, ACB, and protection systems
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop engineering teams in a global, cross-functional environment
• Experience managing R&D projects, budgets, and stage-gate processes (Gate Model, NORRD)
• Knowledge of IEC standards (IEC 61439 desirable, IEC 60947 preferred)
• Proficiency in CAD (Solid Works) and PLM/PDM systems

What's in it for you?

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

Benefits

We invest in our people with benefits that go beyond the basics because your future matters.

About ABB Smart Power

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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

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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.

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