R&D Manager - Instrumentation Products
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026.
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This position reports to:
Technology Manager Instrumentation__
As Instrumentation R&D Manager you will lead a team of experts, globally distributed, developing and maintaining our leading portfolio of flow computers and remote controllers. Reporting to the Global Instrumentation Business Line Technology Manager, you will drive execution of new product development projects, fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.
The work model for the role is: Onsite in Bartlesville, OK. #LI-Onsite
Your role and responsibilities:
Acquiring and developing the proper competences in the R&D team, attracting and retaining talents to support the development of future products and systems, as well as the long-term strategy of Business Line Instrumentation.
Ensuring timely and on-budget execution of R&D projects, assigning competent resources, monitoring progress, taking corrective actions when necessary and ensuring the Product Development Process follows the required quality standards.
Working with Product Management to define the product and technology development roadmap. Planning an optimal project portfolio for the team, overseeing efficient project execution, in close collaboration with the Global Business Line Technology Manager.
Ensuring smooth cooperation with other R&D teams in the global division, sharing results and best practices.
Supporting manufacturing and service to understand root cause of problems and solve quality issues. Promote active collaboration with all the functions beyond R&D, to ensure smooth New Product Introduction (NPI) execution.
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 createsrealimpact out there.
Qualificationsfor the role:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineer is required, however, a Master's or Doctorate in Engineering is preferred; preferably in computer science or electrical engineering
12+ years of industry experience including R&D management or project management of large R&D projects is required; 5+ Years of senior-level people management and technology management experience is required
Strong collaborative and communication skills, enabling to reach alignment between peers and multiple stakeholders in our organization, both in the local unit and in the global team
In-depth knowledge and experience in managing teams dealing with large software projects. Experience and awareness of modern software technologies and development methodologies
Awareness about HW design, industrial measurement technologies and systems, as well as flow-computer applications would be an advantage
What'sin it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence.You’llgrow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and supportthat’stailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger
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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 aHigh DeductibleHealth Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called theHigh DeductiblePlan.
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 to26 weeks- Company paid
Long Term Disability - 60% ofpay- 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
Paid Parental Leave
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. Salaried exempt positions areprovidedvacation under a permissive time away policy.
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