Product Specialist
About this role
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:
EL Product Marketing Manager__
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the Product Manager in optimizing the offer portfolio and return on investment. Each day, you will ensure that ABB has full understanding of market requirements in a specific area and can transform those requirements into offer specifications and development activities. You will also showcase your expertise by performing various offer lifecycle activities supporting the development, launch, maintenance, pricing, and profitability.
The work model for the role is: {onsite}
This role is contributing to the {CPP ID Engineer} in {Xiamen China}. Main stakeholders are {ELDS}.
You will be mainly accountable for:
1. Industrialization
Lead new product launch, including back & front-end sides, on time, on quality, on cost, realize new product SR target:
- Preparation for mass production, incl. 0-series process and reviews, validate full cost status, G5 checklist (local practice)
- Sourcing supports including initial sample process follow up with SCM, safety stock suggestions
- Technical support and tendering working environment preparation, incl. configurators preparation
- Drive new products SR target, TSA supports
Cost management autonomously
- Cost monitoring tools developments and regular monitoring, Cost benchmark cross factories/PLs/competitors. Identify, initiate and drive product saving projects
- Develop cost effective offering for typical application
Inside support
- Support SCM for sourcing risk mitigation plan
- Support QC for complex quality cases
Supports to product promotion
- Technical support tools development and proactive sharing to TS/FES: PPT, video, datasheet, FAQ, fighting guide, technical training, etc
- Marcom support including exhibition prototype, newsletters, declaration letters preparation
Large project support
- Big & Frame projects bidding support with technical influence, future optimization, cost/profit analysis
- GB/DL/NB etc standards influences
- TSA/ORRD/Homologation/Factory certification prior to tendering
Support GPMs and R&D for:
- Portfolio Pruning or Product gap analysis (to Market needs)
- Feasibility study for new products
- Portfolio optimization ideas
- DFX concepts knowledge
- Design validation
Supports to product life cycle management..
- Solution switching or old product phase out projects
- incl. alternative solution preparation, Pipeline/OBL switching plan, key customer influence etc.
- Configurator MGT for new product onboard, mature product upgrade, legacy product LCM, price maintenance, … (e-config, E2E, …) Portfolio Pruning or Product gap analysis (to Market needs)
Our team dynamics
You will join a {dynamic, talented, high performing} team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related fields
- Proven experience in indoor & outdoor MV circuit breaker, contactor, and digital solution or related fields, ＞3 year experience is preferred
- Deep understanding of Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker technologies, applications, and power distribution
- Familiarity with MV circuit breaker ratings, protection devices, relay systems, and digital monitoring solutions
- Knowledge of smart grid technologies, digital substations
- Strong communication and analytical thinking and systematic approach to problem-solving
- Excellent cross-functional coordination skills
- Continuous learning mindset and technical curiosity
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in teams
- Fluent in English written and verbal
ABB is a technology-based provider of power and automation products, systems, solutions and services. Building on our core strengths of technology leadership, pioneering spirit and a sustainable approach to business, ABB helps our customers to become more profitable while lowering environment impact.
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.
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