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This position reports to:

Local President, US Traction

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ABB’s Traction division is a pioneering technology leader that offers innovative and energy efficient traction systems for railway rolling stock, electric buses, mining and off-road utility vehicles. Our state of the art and comprehensive portfolio of traction converters, motors, auxiliary power supplies and high-performance Li-ion battery energy storage systems help customers all over the world to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions that gives our work a powerful sense of purpose.  

We are seeking an experienced traction equipment specialist to join our product management team at ABB. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career with a global technology leader, working alongside a highly skilled and dynamic team. Together, we are shaping the future of transportation by accelerating the shift toward low-carbon and sustainable mobility solutions. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to take the next step with us. 

As the Local Product Manager, you will work closely with local sales managers and global product teams to drive the long-term profitable growth of the traction division’s product portfolio in the US. A very good understanding of power electronic systems together with domain and market know-how are essential to be successful in this role and to leverage the full potential of the product to successfully meet customer needs 

The work model for the role is: Hybrid in Mechanicsville, VA, supporting our Motion Traction Division.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Evaluate customer requirements and define the optimal technical solution as well as scope. 
• Accountable for customer acquisition and order intake together with the sales and global product management team. 
• Proper hand-over of won projects to engineering, maintaining ownership of the proposed technical solution and costs throughout the project phase. 
• Superior customer experience: Build, foster and sustain trustful relationships with customers and provide high quality & timely technical support consistently.  
• Systematically follow and summarize key market information, market trends, technical developments and solutions on the market. Identifying potential gaps in ABB portfolio both against competition and new market opportunities. 
• Consolidate customer needs and identify product improvements in close cooperation with global product management and R&D 
• Define the products customer value proposition (for the target segment or application), ensure clear positioning of the portfolio and support marketing communication activities. (Technical presentations, webinars, trade journal publications, social selling etc.). 
• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. 

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of experience in an industrial environment covering roles in engineering, R&D and technical sales with a preference for experience in more than one area OR Master’s Degree in  Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of experience in an industrial environment covering roles in engineering, R&D and technical sales with a preference for experience in more than one area.
• Solid knowledge of power electronics, variable frequency drives and related drive sub-systems (e.g., traction motor, traction transformer, traction batteries, TCMS) are necessary with experience in the railway and/or e-Mobility sectors being a strong advantage. 
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Have good networking skills, ability to lead by influence with a collaborative and solution-focused approach .
• Skilled in managing complex customer relationships and effectively resolving escalations. 
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
• This role requires regular travel in the United States and occasional travel internationally. A valid US Driver’s License and US Passport are required for this role.

More about us

ABB Traction Division is a recognized leader in onboard propulsion technologies that drive innovation in rail, bus, and industrial vehicle electrification. A comprehensive range of high-performance and full lifecycle managed propulsion, auxiliary and energy storage solutions help improve energy efficiency and contribute to making transportation more sustainable.

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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan. 
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.  Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions 
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays.  Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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.

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