Product Engineering Manager

ABB; Pinetops (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company contributions

ESAP / Employee stock plan

Paid time off (vacation)

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Product Engineering Manager – Grid Components in NAM Electrification Distribution Solutions, based in Pinetops, NC. You will lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of LV and MV instrument transformers, sensors, and outdoor products, overseeing from concept through production to ensure performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and regulatory alignment.

You will drive technical excellence, collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 15 years of engineering experience in instrument transformers or high‑voltage equipment.
• 5 years managing Product Engineering in an Electrical Distribution company.
• Strong CT/VT performance, magnetic design, insulation knowledge.
• Experience leading engineering teams in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and PLM tools.
• Knowledge of IEC 61869, IEC 60044, IEEE C57.13 standards.
• Experience with DFM, FMEA, root‑cause analysis, continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team from concept through production for LV/MV components and products.
• Ensure products meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and compliance.
• Drive technical excellence and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product management.
• Maintain customer relationships and deliver innovative solutions to meet requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical engineering

3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

PLM tools

High‑voltage knowledge

IEC standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

PLM tools

Job description

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:

Manufacturing Unit Manager

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role as Product Engineering Manager – Grid Components- you will lead the engineering team responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle management of LV and MV Instrument Transformers, Sensors and Outdoor Products -OH Switches, Fuses & Cutouts- used in low- medium‑and high‑voltage applications. This role oversees engineering execution from concept through production, ensuring products meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and compliance requirements.

The manager drives technical excellence, leads cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product management, and ensures product lines stay competitive and aligned with market and regulatory standards.

The work model for the role is: 100% On Site {}

This role is contributing to our NAM Electrification Distribution Solutions Operation in Pinetops, North Carolina for Product Group 3540 - ANSI Grid Components.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Aligning the unit’s strategy with global strategy and ensuring operational development including profit and loss.
• Providing input to the local division / product group strategy and acting as a key player in its implementation and in strengthening a business model relevant to the scope of engineering.
• Leading the local engineering teams that are responsible for solutions, products, or sector areas and ensuring end‑to‑end delivery of a portfolio of projects on time.
• Building and maintaining customer relationships, seeking feedback, and providing innovative solutions to meet customer requirements and deliver improvements.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 15 years of engineering experience in instrument transformers, high‑voltage equipment, or related power systems products.
• 5 years of experience in Managing the Product Engineering function within an Electrical Distribution Products/Systems Design/Manufacturing Company
• Strong understanding of CT/VT performance characteristics, magnetic design, insulation systems, and high‑voltage testing.
• Experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent) and PLM tools.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 61869, IEC 60044, IEEE C57.13, and related standards.
• Demonstrated experience with DFM, FMEA, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

What's In It For You

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative 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.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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

Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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