R&D Project Manager - Sustainability

that provide extreme value to our customers, and are commercially successful for ABB. The work model for the role is: Onsite This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) division in Mebane, NC. You will be mainly accountable for: • Drive and support the NAM Business line products execution of LCAs (Life-cycle Assessments), and relevant environmental product declarations, (e.g. CFP, EDP). • Harmonizing processes/guidelines and practices that assure that the product sustainability is carried out with a common approach for entire ELDS product portfolio. • Promote the circularity concepts, as an example the "Environmental Conscious Design" culture within the NAM ELDS Business Line organization. • Actively monitoring sustainability and environmental legislation.
Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Master's degree is considered an advantage, with 8+ years (5+ years for a Master's degree) of experience in product design and/or sustaining engineering.
• Previous work experience (at least 2-3 years) in environmental sustainability, product sustainability and sustainability reporting is strongly preferred.
• Must possess strong project management skills with demonstrated capability to meet project deadlines and deliver excellent product design models and product development plans in alignment with approved budget allocation.
• Knowledge in execution of LCAs, specifically with SimaPro, would be an advantage.
• Must have ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

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. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit https://www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website https://www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Onsite myBenefitsABB.com