R&D Team Leader, Mechanical performance

  • Shanghai, China
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Posted

on ABB's careers page

No local language required
English
Fluent

Not mentioned in the job post: pay, rotation, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

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/Local Unit Lead

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At ABB, we help important industries outrun - leaner and cleaner.  

Every person here makes that happen. By rethinking, rewiring, and improving, we combine the world’s best minds and technologies to elevate performance to a whole new level.

Your responsibilities

  • Leading a team of R&D engineers working on structural dimensioning, strength and dynamic analysis of a wide range of electrical motors and generators
  • Leading and coaching your team members for high-level performance
  • Developing the competences of your team members to enable successful execution of future projects
  • Team resource allocation planning and follow-up
  • Ownership of dedicated products’ mechanical performance

Requirements

  • An M.Sc. or higher in mechanical engineering
  • Experience in design or product development related to the mechanical engineering of metal structures
  • Good leadership skills and capability to drive change in ways of working in team
  • 5-8 years experience in a relevant position
  • Good planning and organization skills
  • A proactive and systematic way of working
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Finnish

Ideally, you have

  • Knowledge in the field of material strength, analytical assessment skills and know-how related to structural analysis
  • Knowledge of different materials and phenomena related to vibration and component fatigue
  • Know-how of Lean Six Sigma
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office

What’s in it for you? 

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

More about us

The High Power Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. The Division’s induction, synchronous and special design motors and synchronous generators power critical applications across industry, infrastructure and marine transportation. Combining the best available materials with superior technology, the large motors and generators are designed to operate efficiently and reliably, even for challenging processes or applications and to have low life cycle costs.

Call to Action 

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

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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About ABB

Overview

ABB is a Swedish-Swiss technology company that works in electrification and automation for industry.