R&D Team Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. ABB scores A on the Alion truth index.
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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 Line Power Reliability in Switzerland. Main stakeholders are global R&D teams in Europe and India, Product Management, Service, Quality and Business Line 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; German 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 Line 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 India work closely together to develop and maintain these products over their full lifecycle.
The recruitment process is led by Gema de Vicente, Talent Partner, ABB Switzerland Ltd.
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