Research Department Manager - Industrial Solutions

Lead and represent the department with ~45 members: people management (recruitment, development), support of project portfolio management and research strategy, continuous improvement of processes and lab infrastructure. Support the Research Center Management Team as active member, including the coordination of global R&D activities. Guarantee professional, top quality definition and execution of R&D projects. Contribute to extend the technical and process knowledge to the organization with special focus on HSE topics.

At ABB’s Research Center in Baden-Dättwil, Switzerland, we explore new technologies that support and drive the development of ABB’s next-generation products and solutions. The Industrial Solutions department is organized into four research teams that collaborate closely with development teams across ABB’s various divisions. Our research activities cover a broad range of fields, including Power Electronics (converter topologies, control, EMC, and reliability), Industrial Software (cybersecurity, ML/AI, real-time embedded systems, and connected systems), as well as Sensing & Analytics (sensor technologies, perception, and electronics).

• Experience in leading an R&D group or an R&D department

• Communication and leadership skills

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, chemistry or a similar R&D track record

• Knowledge of at least two of the core topics described above, combined with a willingness and ability to develop knowledge in other areas

• Experience with the development process for industrial products

• Track record in delivering market-oriented R&D results

• Fluency in English and basic knowledge of German