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Reporting to the Director of Product Management, the Product Specialist supports the lifecycle management and profitability of the Industrial Products portfolio within ABB’s Electrification Installation Products (ELIP) business in Canada.
Working closely with a Product Manager, the Product Specialist executes day-to-day operational and technical activities, including product launches, product maintenance, portfolio analysis, and product data management. The role collaborates with internal teams and stakeholders to coordinate deliverables and support the resolution of product-related technical issues.
This role is contributing to the Electrification, Installation Products division of ABB and is located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
The work model is hybrid with a minimum of 2 days per week at the office.
Responsibilities
1- Product Launch
- Supports the product management process from project specification to offering launch
- Assists sales and marketing teams in the launch and selling of new offering
- Support product launch activities
2- Offering to Market
- Supports marketing programs for assigned portfolio
- Ensures appropriate training material is available for use both internally and externally
3- Process Development
- Drives technical solutions across the portfolio
- Maintains and follows annual cycle of activities to govern product management for assigned portfolio
4- Product Data Management
- Responsible for activities related material creation, list pricing, and product lifecycle status changes
- Supports the Product Manager by providing operational support (such as material creation, catalogue updates, documentation& drawings) during product development, launch, and lifecycle phases
5- Existing Portfolio
- Assists in responding to customer service and inside sales inquiries, related technical inquiries
- Manages the technical specification of assigned portfolio or product
6- Market Analysis
- Analyze global or assigned area standards, market and customer requirements and their impact on the offering portfolio.
- Conducts valuations of market size and trends, conducts competitor analyses including identification of offering gaps and evaluates the ABB position.
7- New Portfolio Development
- From identified opportunities, supports the Product Manager in creating the business case for development projects and participate to new portfolio development
8- Training
- Develop and deliver product training to internal and external stakeholders.
9- Product Improvement Activities
- Proposes new offering development or offering enhancements in order to offer suitable and unique solutions to customer needs
- Contributes to the definition of new offering technical characteristics by providing specific expertise
- Represents PM function in Stage Gate process reviews and NPI Pitches
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering or Technology (Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical) or a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Mechanical.
- 5+ years of B2B experience and industry experience
- Fluent in English and French. English is necessary to communicate with clients outside Quebec.
- Project management experience and effective time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
- PE (Professional Engineer) certification is a plus.
- Knowledge of industry codes and standards such as ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, and UL is preferred
- Experience in analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer requirements.
- Proven ability to support product lifecycle management from concept to launch.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a collaborative, solution-focused approach.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated and curious with a desire to learn about new technologies.
- Ability to establish and nurture partnerships with regional engineering consulting communities.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time and regularly visit local customers.
- Good sense of urgency and ownership.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite and AI tools
Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)
ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:
• Women
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities
ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering or Technology, preferably Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- 5+ years of B2B and industry experience
- Fluency in English and French
- Project management experience
- Effective time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills
- Experience analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer requirements
- Experience supporting product lifecycle management from concept to launch
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to establish and nurture partnerships with regional engineering consulting communities
- Willingness to travel up to 10% and regularly visit local customers
- Professional Engineer certification
- Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, and UL industry codes and standards
- Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and AI tools
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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