R&D Team Lead

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of Research and Development (R&D) employees and support them in achieving the agreed R&D targets. Each day, you will coach and develop the team. You will also showcase your expertise by helping in managing technologies, platforms, and Intellectual Property.

The work model for the role is: Onsite; Bloomfield, CT #Li-Onsite

You will be mainly accountable for:

The R&D Prototype Shop Manager will support the Electrification product lines at our site in Bloomfield, CT as part of the Smart Power R&D Team (ELSP). In this role, you will be managing the Prototype shop team consisting of machinists and tool & die makers. Essential to this role are strong team leadership skills and demonstrable experience in design, quality, safety, compliance, and new product development.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Lead the Prototype Shop to deliver fabricated or modified samples, components, assemblies, fixtures, etc. as required by R&D teams; act as the primary liaison between R&D customers and the shop; determine project / job requirements including materials, resources, cost and timing

• Accurately quote jobs / projects for both time & cost; ensure jobs are completed within stated budget; Provide required financial reporting to R&D Finance

• Effectively lead and manage Lab team; coach, manage and motivate team members; foster employee development and career opportunities

• Serves as a technical resource for the team; Drive a culture of innovation and learning; Maintain awareness of technologies, innovations, and customer / market developments; identify creative solutions to difficult problems

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• 10 years experience in a manufacturing, R&D, and/or project management environment; experience in leading & managing manufacturing or machine shop teams

• Ability to plan, manage, and execute projects including material procurement and resource management; project finance knowledge and the ability to effectively manage budgets

• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Highly preferred qualifications:

• Experience in Mechanical design related to electrical components or equipment; knowledge of certification standards for electrical equipment (UL, IEC, ANSI/IEEE); working experience / knowledge of Bridgeport, lathe, waterjet, wire EDM, press brake, VMC's, 3D printers, and other typical machine shop equipment

• Fluent in use of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, MasterCAM or other 3D CAD design software

• High level of motivation and resourcefulness working in an open environment; critical thinking ability to find innovative solutions to engineering challenges

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.

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

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus. annually and is bonus eligible.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.