Are you ready to lead the engineers shaping tomorrow’s low voltage switchgear solutions?

ABB is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Low Voltage Switchgear engineering team. In this role, you will drive technical excellence, manage a talented team of electrical design and manufacturing engineers, and deliver high-quality, cost-effective switchgear solutions to our global customers. You will be responsible for strategic planning, resource allocation, process optimization, and ensuring achievement of contractual and financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of electrical design and manufacturing engineers to deliver innovative low voltage switchgear solutions

Establish and monitor performance targets for design quality, delivery timelines, and cost-effectiveness with regular technical oversight

Ensure compliance with international product standards (IEC 60947, IEC 61439 series, IEC/TR 61641) and electrical safety regulations

Maintain and enhance engineering processes, tools, and documentation (ISO 9001 compliance) including the Switchgear Configurator and Global Eplan Library

Drive technical standardization and knowledge transfer across different market segments and geographical regions

Monitor key business KPIs (TTPT, OTD, DPU) and implement actions to support business line objectives

Develop team competencies through coaching, training, and skill matrix management

Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and product management teams to optimize production and meet delivery commitments

Collaborate with the Global Business Line Switchgear engineering community and external engineering service providers, fostering knowledge sharing, standardization, resource optimization, and the implementation of engineering best practices

Foster customer & supplier relationships, gather performance feedback, and drive innovation to enhance product reliability

We are looking for a professional with:

Master’s or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent professional experience

Senior experience in electrical engineering with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role

Knowledge of low voltage switchgear design, standards (IEC 60947, IEC 61439), and manufacturing processes

Technical background in switchgear configuration, electrical safety, and compliance requirements

Proficiency with engineering design tools (EPLAN, and MS Office suite

Proven experience in process improvement, ISO 9001 compliance, and continuous improvement methodologies

Excellent leadership, coaching, and people management skills

Strong communicator with ability to work across cross-functional teams and multiple locations

Location: Skien

Publication end-date: 12.08.2026

Due to summer holidays the recruitment could take longer than usual.

For more information about the role, please contact Ronald van Leeuwen; +47 402 85 214

ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel safety is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In collaboration with Meditor, ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive offers of employment. This is to ensure compliance with ABB’s guidelines for recruitment and personnel safety, as well as compliance with legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.

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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.