R&D Laboratory Lead

We are now looking for a new R&D Laboratory Lead to join our team at ABB Distribution Solutions in Vaasa, Finland. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the system testing laboratory, ensuring efficient daily operations, and driving its continuous development. As we relocate to new premises, you will take charge of all aspects related to software testing, making sure the transition occurs as smoothly and consistently as possible.

Additionally, you will work closely with our software development teams, global system testing groups, various test areas, and other stakeholders involved in system testing. We are currently in an era of digital transformation, and our R&D organization is quickly evolving. This progress is creating promising opportunities to take on greater responsibilities in the near future.

The work model for this role is: #Li-Hybrid

You will mainly be accountable for:

• Leading daily system testing operations and ensuring efficiency

• Coordinating local testing activities across teams and domains

• Ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards beyond baseline requirements

• Managing the relocation of software testing labs to a new consolidated location, ensuring continuity

• Translating and combining strategy and product roadmaps into a practical lab roadmap

• Driving continuous improvement and preparing for automation readiness

• BSc or MSc from a relevant field, such as engineering
• Some years of hands-on electrical work experience
• Solid understanding of software testing processes and test automation fundamentals
• Electrical design know-how and practical experience with electrical systems
• Familiarity with DS products and interest in software development
• Systematic and structured approach with clear communication
• Experience in leading teams and openness to change and continuous improvement
• Pragmatic problem-solver who enjoys making labs run smoothly
• Fluency in Finnish and English both written and spoken
• Electrical qualification (S1 or S2) is considered a benefit

Note that for this position ABB performs pre-employment screening in alignment with local legislation before extending an offer. By applying to this open role you agree with this process, and specific consent from you for the pre-employment screening will be addressed during the recruitment process. More information here: https://supo.fi/en/are-you-subject-to-vetting

Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model. 

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

If you have questions, please contact R&D Manager, Joni Kentta, tel. +358 50 3341459. Apply for the position by January 6th, 2025. Please note the following call times: 22.12 and 29.12 between 12-16. We look forward to receiving your application.

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