Engineering Lead — Grid Components & HV Solutions

BlackBerry Inc.; Pinetops (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Parental Leave

Job summary

ABB in North America is seeking a Product Engineering Manager for Grid Components in Pinetops, NC. You will guide the design, development, and lifecycle management of LV/MV Instrument Transformers, Sensors, and Outdoor products used in HV applications.

You will lead cross‑functional teams to ensure performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets while complying with regulatory standards. You will align local engineering to global strategy, manage end-to-end project delivery,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 15 years of engineering experience in instrument transformers, HV equipment, or related power systems products.
• 5 years of experience managing the Product Engineering function in an Electrical Distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of CT/VT performance, magnetic design, insulation systems, and HV testing.
• Experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and PLM tools.
• Solid knowledge of IEC 61869, IEC 60044, IEEE C57.13 and related standards.
• DFM, FMEA, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Align unit strategy with global strategy and drive development including P&L impact.
• Provide input to division/product group strategy and implement it locally.
• Lead engineering teams delivering end-to-end portfolio projects on time.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Engineering leadership

HV power systems

CT/VT performance

3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

PLM tools

DFM/FMEA

Root-cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

PLM tools

Job description

ABB in North America is seeking a Product Engineering Manager for Grid Components in Pinetops, NC. You will guide the design, development, and lifecycle management of LV/MV Instrument Transformers, Sensors, and Outdoor products used in HV applications.

You will lead cross‑functional teams to ensure performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets while complying with regulatory standards. You will align local engineering to global strategy, manage end-to-end project delivery,