Chapter Lead - Electronics Hardware: Critical Power (Napier, NZ & Richmond, US)

In this role you will be part of the Critical Power Product Platforms Agile Unit and report directly to the Agile Unit Leader.

Chapter mission:

Share best practices & know-how and develop standards & guidelines on how to develop and optimize Electronics Hardware in the Power Protection portfolio.

Preferred locations: Richmond (USA) or Napier (New Zealand).
Candidates based outside the USA or New Zealand must be willing to relocate.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power globally.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Ensure the chapter mission is being delivered
• Act as a coach with deep expertise related to the chapter and ensure that chapter members have appropriate competencies and skills and get regularly updates on new developments during alignment meetings on chapter specific topics, both on technical and R&D processes-related topics
• Lead the recruitment process of new chapter members and support appropriate staffing across agile units in accordance with relevant stakeholders
• Conduct performance review of chapter members collecting input from relevant stakeholders
• Developing the following skills inside the team: PCB design tools (such as Altium, Allegro, etc.), digital and analog electronic circuits design, modeling and simulation, etc.
• Build competences inside the team on managing R&D activities for the following product lines: UPS, PDU and STS.
• Secure competences inside the team on the following R&D processes: design for reliability and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), product optimization, Quality Wins and any other relevant ABB process for R&D development and maintenance
• Standardize methods and processes within the team
• Maintains awareness of state-of-art technology, as well as ABB products and technologies, identifies and understands technical drivers for R&D projects in own area
• Develop IP strategy within the area of work

• 8+ years of experience in R&D HW electronics development as well as 3 or more years of experience in leading R&D development
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Sound knowledge in designing digital and analog electronic circuits, circuit diagrams, and simulation tools
• Strong consultancy, analytical and communication skills demonstrated in a good servant leadership practice
• Proven stakeholder management ability preferably in a multicultural environment
• Knowledge and experience with Agile methodology is a plus
• Fluent in English, spoken and written

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward.

More about us

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.

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