Senior Grid Components Engineering Lead

ABB

Pinetops (NC)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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

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