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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
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Senior Project Manager
This role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a global leader in industrial robotics. We are entering an exciting new phase with the planned acquisition by SoftBank Group, a technology leader in AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role within the ABB Robotics Global R&D Platform team, spanning both existing and next-generation systems. You will shape the evolution of electrical powertrain technologies for Industrial robots and mobile robots across the business offering. Working though out global R&D specialists and cross-functional teams, you will define technology direction, system architecture, and guide development across current and future platforms.
Core Responsibilities
- Drive the evolution of electrical powertrain technologies for ABB Robotics mechatronics platforms, ensuring strong alignment with product and platform roadmaps
- Contribute to shaping technology and product strategy, including research direction, roadmaps, system architecture, and intellectual property management
- Lead development of technical standards support scalable and leading-performance solutions
- Act as a senior technical reference both for engineering teams, customers and towards business management; supporting complex problem solving and collaboration across internal and external networks
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in mechatronics development, servo drive and motor control technologies
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear and actionable insights
- PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience from industrial research and development
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Skills Required
- Demonstrated experience in mechatronics development, servo drive and motor control technologies
- PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience from industrial research and development
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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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