Global R&D Lead, Energy Storage Systems, Traction

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. ABB Traction plays a critical role in shaping the future of electrified mobility. Through our traction battery packs and energy storage solutions, we enable customers globally to achieve higher efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in rail and off highway applications. We combine global scale with strong local execution to deliver performance, innovation, and long-term value.

This role is open globally for ABB employees, but location is set in Switzerland. The work model is hybrid.

• Lead and develop the newly established ESS R&D organization together with the team leaders and around 30 individual contributors, aligned with the Division and Product Line strategy.
• Establish technical thought-leadership and expertise in all relevant disciplines spanning from battery cells to battery systems, nurturing an innovation pipeline to stay ahead of the competition.
• Own the ESS R&D budget and manage technology roadmaps, projects, and priorities in close alignment with the ESS product management function.
• Establish a strong outside-in and customer-oriented culture aligned with ABB values: courage, care, curiosity, and collaboration.
• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity at the interfaces to other functions such as engineering, production, and supply chain management.
• Take full responsibility for a safe working environment and for the correct implementation of guidelines and processes.