Chapter Lead - Electronics Hardware: Critical Power (Napier, Nz & Richmond, Us)
Pubblicato il 23-08-2026 - ABB in Bergamo
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**:
Platform & Innovation Agile Unit Leader
- _ **Your role and responsibilities**:
In this role you will be part of the Critical Power Product Platforms Agile Unit and report directly to the Agile Unit Leader. Chapter mission:
Share best practices & know-how and develop standards & guidelines on how to develop and optimize Electronics Hardware in the Power Protection portfolio. **Preferred locations**: Richmond (USA) or Napier (New Zealand). This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power globally. You will be mainly accountable for: - Ensure the chapter mission is being delivered
- Act as a coach with deep expertise related to the chapter and ensure that chapter members have appropriate competencies and skills and get regularly updates on new developments during alignment meetings on chapter specific topics, both on technical and R&D; processes-related topics
- Lead the recruitment process of new chapter members and support appropriate staffing across agile units in accordance with relevant stakeholders
- Conduct performance review of chapter members collecting input from relevant stakeholders
- Developing the following skills inside the team: PCB design tools (such as Altium, Allegro, etc.), digital and analog electronic circuits design, modeling and simulation, etc.
- Build competences inside the team on managing R&D; activities for the following product lines: UPS, PDU and STS.
- Secure competences inside the team on the following R&D; processes:
design for reliability and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), product optimization, Quality Wins and any other relevant ABB process for R&D; development and maintenance
- Standardize methods and processes within the team
- Maintains awareness of state-of-art technology, as well as ABB products and technologies, identifies and understands technical drivers for R&D; projects in own area
- Develop IP strategy within the area of work **Qualifications for the role**
- 8+ years of experience in R&D; HW electronics development as well as 3 or more years of experience in leading R&D; development
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
- Sound knowledge in designing digital and analog electronic circuits, circuit diagrams, and simulation tools
- Strong consultancy, analytical and communication skills demonstrated in a good servant leadership practice
- Proven stakeholder management ability preferably in a multicultural environment
- Knowledge and experience with Agile methodology is a plus
- Fluent in English, spoken and written **What’s in it for you?** We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward. **More about us** **Call to Action** Guide the future. This is where innovation accelerates, industries are reimagined, and your impact powers the world ahead. Run What Runs the World. ABBCareers RunwithABB Runwhatrunstheworld Agile Electrification SmartPower Hardware HWelectronics 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?