ABB

R&D Control Hardware Team Lead (f/m/d) 80-100%

Switzerland · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerABB
LocationSwitzerland
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted6 Oct 2026

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:

R&D Department Lead

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of Research and Development (R&D) employees in the field of Control Hardware for Medium Voltage Drives. The team consists of experts responsible for developing and managing the life cycle of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), electronics, FPGA solutions, and auxiliary control systems.

The work model for the role is: hybrid

This role is contributing to the Motion High Power Solutions portfolio in Switzerland. You will work closely with key stakeholders in Product Management, Service and Product Engineering

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You will be mainly accountable for:

Manage, guide, and supervise a team of control hardware and firmware experts who are responsible for Medium Voltage Drives
Coordinate activities related to the electronics development process: Requirements engineering, design, implementation, tests, and maintenance
Ensure effective and efficient operational procedures in all dealings with other local and global R&D and engineering teams
Perform line management duties such as hiring, HR development and coordination of various tasks at team level

Qualifications for the role

Strong background in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Proven track record with PCBA and Electronics development
Several experience in project management and/or electronics development
Well-developed organizational and strategic abilities
Strong interpersonal and people management skills
Excellent command of English, preferably complemented by German

Benefits
We also offer our employees the following benefits:

Employee share acquisition plan (ESAP)
REKA credit
Employee discounts (MyDiscounts / Swibeco)
Parental leave
Fitness allowance
Eco bonus

More about us
ABB High Power is the market leader in high-performance drives, drive systems and packages for industrial process and large infrastructure applications, and a leading supplier of power conversion equipment for renewable energy and other applications. The Division offers global support to help customers, partners and equipment manufacturers with asset reliability, performance improvement and energy efficiency in mission critical applications.

This recruiting process is led by talent partner, Ece Özen, ABB Switzerland Ltd.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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