R&D Project Manager / Release Owner - Hardware Development (f/m/d)

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:

R&D Team Lead

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The work model for the role is: hybrid / #LI-Hybrid

Key responsibilities

Join ABB and help shape the next generation of safety-critical hardware for industrial automation. As an R&D Project Manager / Release Owner, you will lead international development projects from concept through certification and market introduction. Working with global R&D teams, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, SIL-certified products in accordance with Functional Safety standards such as IEC 61508.

Your background may be in automation, automotive, aerospace, rail, medical technology, or another regulated industry. What matters most is your experience in leading complex technical development projects.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead international, cross-functional hardware development projects.

• Drive products through the complete lifecycle, from development and verification to certification and release.

• Manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and key milestones.

• Coordinate engineering, product management, quality, manufacturing, and certification activities.

• Support Functional Safety processes including hazard analysis, FMEA reviews, verification planning, and certification.

• Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders worldwide.

Qualifications for the role

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline

• At least 3 years of professional experience in this or a comparable environment

• Experience leading and coordinating complex projects

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills

• Experience in safety-critical, regulated, or certification-driven environments

• Business-fluent German and fluent English, with excellent communication skills in both languages

Benefits

• Canteen

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Workpractices

• Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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