Team Lead R&D & Engineering

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This Position reports to:
R & D Hub Manager, India
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for leading and coaching the R&D & Engineering team while also acting as the process developer and process owner. You will lead team who maintains and develops existing and new products and technologies in R&D & Engineering department. Your task is to secure electrical & mechanical design capacity and competence for efficient, timely and qualitative projects, post order and task execution. You will have the opportunity to work in a challenging role in a global R&D environment with a possibility for personal development, both in the field of leadership and technology. You will also have a great opportunity to further your career in a global company with broad range of opportunities.
The work model for the role is: #LI_Onsite
This role is contributing to the Motion business based at Faridabad, India:
You will be mainly accountable for:
Team Leadership: Lead the R&D & Engineering team, ensuring capacity, competence, and motivation for efficient and high-quality execution of projects and tasks.
Process Ownership: Own and continuously improve the R&D & Engineering design processes, tools, and methodologies to support product development and lifecycle management.
Competence Development: Secure people allocation and development using internal and external experts to meet current and future needs.
Tool Development: Ensure high-quality usage and development of electrical design tools and software together with engineering tools team.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other R&D locations, operations, and stakeholders to align design and process strategies.
Market Intelligence: Collect and analyse market information and process data to inform design and process improvements.
Documentation & Standards: Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations.
Qualifications for the role
B.E. or B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field with 7+ to years’ experience.
Several years of experience in electrical / mechanical design and process development.
A proactive, systematic, and collaborative approach to work. Proven leadership and coaching skills.
Continuous improvement mindset combined with Lean and Agile way of working.
Experience with insulation systems, magnetic materials, and motor technologies is a plus.
Familiarity with engineering tools such as Teamcenter, SAP, CAD, and motor design platforms.
Fluent in English, Other languages are appreciated.
More about us
ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.
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