Take the next step in your career at ABB, working in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

Our R&D engineers and scientists develop breakthrough technologies that change the way the world works, and industries do business. We constantly push the limits of convention, while retaining our focus on delivering solid returns for our customers and shareholders.

ABB Motors and Generators deliver a complete range of motors, generators and mechanical power transmission products for all industries and applications. We provide the highest quality and service to our customers all around the world, with a focus on helping to use energy more efficiently.

This is a MOIM R&D Manager in China role reporting to the Local/Hub Business Unit Manager in the Business – Motion, Motors & Generators, located in Shanghai, China. We are looking for a R&D Manager at ABB IEC LV Motors Division, Shanghai, China. In this position, your primary tasks will be managing and leading teams of R&D engineers, focusing on project executions, developing of new products with future technologies and maintenance of existing products. As the R&D manager in Shanghai, China, you will be a part of the global R&D leadership team within IEC LV Motors Division.

Your responsibilities

• Leading and developing people – being responsible for the R&D headcount (HC) and competence development in the corresponding hub/local unit.
• Translating and communicating the vision and strategy of Division to an innovation and product development plan for execution by your teams.
• Leading the execution of R&D project portfolio to achieve scope, schedule (on-time-delivery), financial and quality commitments, including all day-to-day activities and priorities.
• Securing and controlling R&D cost according to the budget, together with the local Controller, for timely and quality reporting.
• Contributing to system and engineering tools and design method development, prototyping, risk reduction and feasibility demonstration.
• Delivering high-quality, scalable and cost-effective solutions that meet business requirements over the product lifetime
• Contributing to the performance of the local division management team, China, by providing your ideas and insight
• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A M.Sc. or Ph.D. in engineering or physics, with preference in electric power engineering and specialization in electrical motors.
• At least 10 years of working experience with at least 5 years of previous experience in a management position or managerial experience, as well as experience of organizational leadership, R&D processes, platforms and working in a global working environment.
• Experience of Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Must have knowledge of products, manufacturing processes, as well as team building.
• Must be fluent written and spoken skills in English, written and spoken skills in Chinese is preferred.
• Must be self-driven and results focused with commitment to managing change, be an effective communicator and have organizational skills.