Vice President R&D Engineering

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Job Summary

ABB Installation Products is embarking on an exciting transformation journey focused on accelerating growth innovation advancing engineering capabilities and strengthening our leadership position across North and Latin America. We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Vice President R&D Engineering to lead this transformation and build the next generation of products technologies and engineering capabilities that will define our future.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a team of approximately 80 engineering professionals and influence a diverse portfolio serving critical electrification markets. As the Vice President R&D Engineering for the region you will drive the innovation agenda shape the technology roadmap accelerate new product introductions and foster a high-performance culture that challenges the status quo and transforms ideas into profitable growth.

Working closely with Business Line leaders Product Management Sales Operations Supply Chain and global R&D teams you will play a pivotal role in advancing innovation and positioning ABB as the partner of choice for customers across the US and Latin America.

If you are energized by transformation passionate about building high-performing teams and have a proven track record of turning technology and innovation into business results keep reading.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related scientific field required; Masters Degree preferred.

• 15 years of experience in product development engineering or related technical fields including high-volume manufacturing complex systems and electrification or adjacent industrial markets.

• 7 years of leadership experience managing multiple engineering or technical functions and leading high-performing technical teams.

• Proven success driving innovation commercialization accelerating new product introductions (NPI) and delivering profitable growth through technology and product leadership.

• Experience with Stage-Gate methodologies Lean Product Development R&D governance and continuous improvement processes.

• Demonstrated expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and process modernization initiatives that improve competitiveness quality cost and speed to market.

• Proven ability to develop and execute technology roadmaps manage innovation portfolios and drive vitality index performance through differentiated products and solutions.

• Strong business acumen with a track record of partnering across Product Management Sales Operations Supply Chain Manufacturing Finance and customers to achieve strategic objectives.

• Proven ability to lead organizational transformation business turnarounds and culture change while fostering innovation accountability and high performance.

• Exceptional strategic thinking analytical communication negotiation and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and deliver sustainable business results.

More about us:

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts) helps manage the connection protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Divisions products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes commercial fittings strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines such as Ty-Rap cable ties T&B Liquidtight Systems protection products PVC coated and nylon conduit systems power connection and grounding systems and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold reclosers and switchgear capacitor switches current limiting fuses Homac distribution connectors Hi-Tech Valiant full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation faulted current indicators and distribution connectors cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.

Whats in it for you:

We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates impact you can see and feel every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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Health Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

• Vision benefit

• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

• Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums

• Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid

• Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.

• Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance

• Parental Leave up to 6 weeks

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption

• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

• ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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