R&D Domain Support Role

• ABB Robotics

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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

Position Overview

Reports to: Robotics R&D Manager, China

Overall Responsibilities

Support the R&D Head for an assigned domain in the planning and management of research and development (R&D) activities and resources. Support the development of projects and identify the budget of the specific functional area (e.g. hardware/software/ electronic/mechanical). Lead R&D Engineers in order to meet requirements of product development projects.

Principal Accountabilities

• Serves as a technical resource for internal (research colleagues and management) and external contacts (customers, technology groups, R&D funding bodies, educational institutions, etc.)
• Creates technology roadmaps for assigned domain
• Provides input to leadership regarding technology strategy planning
• Drives and fosters a culture of innovation within the department
• Plans and ensures an optimal project portfolio for the team
• Plans capacity, people and resources for R&D projects
• Oversees efficient, timely and quality project execution using the most appropriate internal and external resources and partners (e.g. universities, Corporate Research Centers (CRCs))
• Recommends, develops, and improves processes and procedures to enhance local operations
• Applies appropriate development and quality standards and monitors local product quality and change requests to identify issues
• Partners with Local Business Unit management to ensure appropriate representation of needs within R&D projects
• Evaluates local market requirements and innovation and provides feedback to appropriate product, manufacturing and R&D strategies
• Supports and oversees transfer of technology and knowledge within the team, between internal partners (Local and Global Business Units and laboratories)
• Actively contributes to technical bodies both inside and outside the Company
• Promotes ABB R&D internally and externally to foster cooperation and knowledge sharing with external resources and communities
• Builds, develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external (customers, universities, etc.) contacts
• Ensures action is taken to manage risks and that appropriate consideration is given to IP issues when collaborating with other parties
• Responsible for risk and opportunity assessment and mitigation strategy in own area
• Prepares annual and multi-year budget in cooperation with R&D Manager
• Manages assigned resources for R&D activities, assigns tasks to team members, and supervises workload and work allocation within the project team
• Ensures appropriate competencies are developed and acquired within the team to support development of future products and systems

Requirements

Education & Experience

Required:

• MS with 10+ years, major in electronics, automation or computer is preferred
• Demonstrated 5+ years' experience on R&D line management or project management in technical proficiency in MNC
• Demonstrated rich successful experience to lead NPD and NPI
• Demonstrated strong technical expertise in electronics domain, e.g. HW, FW, Embedded SW, etc.
• Solid understanding of development process and industrial standard
• Solid understanding of relative technology trends and customer requirements
• Excellent oral and written English

General Competencies

• Strong leadership, excellent people skill
• Highly responsible, self-motivated and autonomous at work
• Good team work spirit and willing to contribute to the team's success
• Capable of managing changes and multi-tasks during the development phase

Why 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.

Working at 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.

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