Global Product Specialist m/f/d
Location
Chassieu, Rhône | France
Job description
Global Product Specialist m/f/d
Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.
At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
ABB has a long history and a rich heritage of technology innovation. ABB not only invented or pioneered many power and automation technologies but has retained technology and market leadership in many of these areas, often for decades. In the constant commitment to achieve excellence, at ABB we strongly believe that the success factors for innovation and digital transformation are our people, their mindset, and skills.
To sustain our innovative edge, we are looking for talents with brilliant critical thinking, eager to challenge themselves and to be one step ahead in the energy revolution. In this position, you will optimize the product portfolio and return on investment in the field of Contactors. You will ensure that ABB has a full understanding of market requirements in the specific areas and is able to transform these requirements into product/system specifications and development activities. The related product portfolio of Contactors is a part of the Global Product Group “Motor Starting and Safety”, Smart Power Division. We offer an interesting position with both local and international stakeholders and the opportunity to work closely with our customers.
It is an exciting journey ahead and a great career opportunity for you who are ready for a new challenge.
This position reports to
Global Product Manager
Your responsibilities
- Following and understanding global standards, markets and customer requirements and conducting competitor analyzes including identification of product gaps and evaluation of the ABB position as well as continuous monitoring of the existing portfolio
- Managing the technical specification of products assigned and supporting the Global Product Manager in developing business cases for product developments, maintenance, and cost reduction
- Owning, monitoring, and delivering on the agreed product development roadmap, ensuring timely and successful launches
- Close collaboration with other functions within relevant factories and the global product group, especially with other Motor Starting and Safety Global Product Specialists
- Keeping Global Product Group, Sales and channels informed on topics related to the product, such as new product availability, market, competition, quality, configuration, trends, and limitations
- Embedding sustainability and circularity principles in everyday activities as both the right thing to do and a business opportunity
- Driving existing portfolio life cycle management process, tracking performance metrics, and ensuring current and future market requirements are met to maximize profitability
Your background
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electric, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering
- 3+ years’ experience in product management or sales role working in electrification business and having experience about relevant products or industries, holding a technical background and a good business acumen.
- Ambitious and self-motivated mindset, with strong customer focus combined with market and competitor awareness as well as a solid team player with an independent and solution-oriented working style.
- Resilient in an agile and changing environment, and structured and able to grasp the bigger picture.
- Fluency in English and French.
Benefits
- Flexible work practices
- Accident insurance
- Healthcare plan
More about us
ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity, and reliability of almost any operation.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website
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