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 Global Unit Lead__
ABB Motion, a global leader in motors and drives, is at the core of accelerating a more productive and sustainable future. We innovate and push the boundaries of technology to contribute to energy efficient, decarbonizing and circular solutions for customers, industries and societies. With our digitally enabled drives, motors and services we support our customers and partners to achieve better performance, safety and reliability. To help the world’s industries outrun – leaner and cleaner, we deliver motor-driven solutions for a wide range of applications in all industrial segments. Building on over 140 years of domain expertise in electric powertrains, our more than 22,000 employees across 100 countries learn and improve every day. go.abb/motion
Location
This role is open globally, but location is set in China (Beijing or Nanjing), Estonia (Juri), Finland (Helsinki), Germany (Heidelberg), India (Bangalore), US (New Berlin). The work model is hybrid #LI-hybrid.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you’ll have the opportunity to shape IP strategy across MODP R&D and work at the intersection of technology, business, and intellectual property. You’ll collaborate with R&D, business, Legal IP, and global teams, influence decisions across the organization, and help protect and strengthen ABB’s technology and innovation position.
This position reports to the Global Technology Manager, Motion Drive Products.
You will be accountable for:
- Lead overall IP activities within MODP R&D, developing non-legal IP strategies and policies aligned with business and technology strategies, and working closely with the division technology manager on priorities, decisions, and escalations.
- Lead IP protection activities within MODP R&D, ensuring appropriate IP processes are in place for R&D projects, supporting IP risk assessment, and overseeing the IP aspects of key R&D projects.
- Manage the MODP R&D patent portfolio, driving portfolio shaping and pruning, coordinating cross-organizational portfolio matters with relevant stakeholders, and ensuring that IP investment is aligned with the IP strategy.
- Support the exploitation and enforcement of ABB’s IP rights in coordination with IP Legal and monitor the competitive technology and IP landscape to identify opportunities, risks, and relevant developments.
- Act as the interface between MODP R&D and the Legal IP organization, BA Patent Officer, and other relevant functions, providing IP advice to the organization and ensuring appropriate IP training, awareness, processes, and tools are available.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Intellectual Property, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in intellectual property, preferably in an R&D or technology-driven environment.
- Broad knowledge of intellectual property rights, patent portfolio management, IP strategy, and IP processes, combined with a strong understanding of technology and business.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with global teams across R&D, business, Legal IP, and other functions.
- A mindset to innovate, take ownership, and drive continuous improvement.
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. Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what’s next. 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Intellectual Property, or a related field
- 5-8 years of relevant intellectual property experience, preferably in an R&D or technology-driven environment
- Broad knowledge of intellectual property rights, patent portfolio management, IP strategy, and IP processes
- Strong understanding of technology and business
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with global teams
- Innovative mindset, ownership, and commitment to continuous improvement
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
