R&D Team Lead

ABB Schweiz AG

Turgi

Hybrid

CHF 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

ABB Schweiz AG in Switzerland seeks an experienced R&D Team Lead to drive a global software team, ensure delivery for excitation systems, and align with cybersecurity standards.

You will mentor engineers, manage SDLC integration, and coordinate with product management, service and quality across locations.

Qualifications

7+ years in industrial or embedded software development.
3+ years in line or functional leadership roles.
Strong embedded real-time software and system integration experience.
Proven delivery and building accountable teams.
Security-focused development with IEC 62443 knowledge.

Responsibilities

Lead a global R&D software team with development and delivery.
Plan and deliver software releases on the roadmap with estimates.
Ensure integration of embedded and application software into the excitation system.
Own the software lifecycle of the installed base including maintenance and technical debt.

Skills

Team leadership

Embedded software development

Cybersecurity awareness

Agile methods

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CI/CD

Test automation

Embedded software toolchains

Job description

R&D Team Lead

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Manager, GBL Excitation

Your role and responsibilities

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: hybrid

This role is contributing to the Business Power Reliability in Switzerland. Main stakeholders are global R&D teams in Europe and , Product Management, Service, Quality and Business management.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Lead a global R&D software team, including people development, performance management and resource planning, and build a culture of ownership and reliable delivery.
Plan and deliver software releases according to the roadmap in time and quality, with realistic estimates, transparent reporting and early escalation of risks.
Ensure the integration of embedded and application software into the overall excitation system, following the defined SDLC process and in line with relevant cybersecurity standards and regional regulatory requirements.
Own the software lifecycle of the installed base, including maintenance, obsolescence and technical debt, and take responsibility for software topics in customer projects and service.

Our team dynamics

You will join a innovative, dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field, with 7+ years in industrial or embedded software development, including 3+ years in line or functional leadership roles.
Strong background in embedded and real-time software and system integration in industrial or power applications.
Proven track record of reliable delivery and of building structured, accountable teams.
Experience leading teams across locations and cultures in a global organisation.
Solid knowledge of secure development practices, cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443 and relevant regulatory requirements.
Experience with agile methods, CI/CD, test automation and modern tool chains.
Fluent English; is an advantage

More about us

ABB Energy Industries provides automation, electrification and digital solutions for power generation and process industries. Within Energy Industries, the Business Power Reliability develops excitation, synchronization and rectifier systems that ensure the reliable operation of generators and power plants worldwide. Our R&D teams in Switzerland, Poland, Finland and work closely together to develop and maintain these products over their full lifecycle.

Recruitment process is led by de, Talent Partner, ABB Switzerland Ltd.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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