Product Engineering Manager - Instrument Transformers

About the role

ABB is hiring a Product Engineering Manager for its NAM Electrification Distribution Solutions Operation in Pinetops, NC, covering ANSI Grid Components. The role leads the engineering team responsible for the design, development and lifecycle management of LV and MV instrument transformers, sensors and outdoor products (OH switches, fuses and cutouts) used in low-, medium- and high-voltage applications. It also oversees engineering execution from concept through production, ensuring products meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost and compliance requirements. The work model is 100% on site.

Key responsibilities

• Align the unit's strategy with global strategy and ensure operational development, including profit and loss.
• Provide input to the local division/product group strategy and act as a key player in its implementation.
• Lead the local engineering teams responsible for solutions, products or sector areas and ensure end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of projects on time.
• Build and maintain customer relationships, seek feedback and provide innovative solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, supply chain and product management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 10 years of engineering experience in instrument transformers, high-voltage equipment or related electrical industry products.
• 5 years of management experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo or equivalent) and PLM tools.
• Familiarity with IEC 61869, IEC 60044, IEEE C57.13 and related standards.
• Demonstrated experience with DFM, FMEA, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, leadership and project management skills.

What we offer

• Health, dental and vision plans, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage.
• Supplemental benefits such as accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness and pet insurance, plus paid parental leave and an Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k savings plan with company contributions and an Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
• Vacation for salaried exempt positions under a permissive time away policy.