R&D Team Lead (Testing, Validation, Certification)

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 Manager LBL India What we believe in At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story. Your role and responsibilities In this role, leads a team of Research and Development (R&D) employees and support them in achieving the agreed R&D targets. Coaches and develops the team. Help manage technologies, platforms, and Intellectual Property (IP). The work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite The role will support for the ABB India Ltd for Electrification Smart Buildings Business to be based at Nelamangala, BANGALORE, India. You will be mainly accountable for: Conduct testing, validation, and qualification of low-voltage switchgear products as per IS, IEC, and international standards, including prototype, design verification, and validation testing. Develop test strategies, plans, qualification programs, and schedules, ensuring compliance with regulatory and certification requirements. Coordinate BIS, CPRI, ERDA, DEKRA, UL, and other certification activities, while collaborating with Product Management, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. Oversee root cause analysis, corrective actions, continuous improvement, and testing efficiency, supported by KPIs, dashboards, and certification tracking systems. Lead and mentor the testing and certification engineering team, while supporting cost optimization, value engineering, product quality, and reliability improvements. Qualifications for the role: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, Electromechanical, or related Engineering discipline. 12–15 years of relevant experience in testing, validation, qualification, and certification of electrical products. Solid practical experience with LV switchgear products, including MCBs, RCCBs, RCBOs, MCCBs, and Distribution Boards. Practical experience working with accredited testing laboratories and certification agencies such as BIS, CPRI, ERDA, DEKRA, and UL. Extensive knowledge of IS/IEC standards, regulatory requirements, product compliance, testing methodologies, and certification processes. Demonstrated experience in technical team leadership, project management, stakeholder management, and execution of multiple projects within challenging timelines. Advanced abilities in analysis, problem solving, communication, and decision making, supported by a focus on quality, compliance, innovation, and process improvement. More about us ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe. Recruitment Fraud Warning ABB never asks for payment from job applicants. All genuine job offers follow a formal application and interview process. View current job openings and apply at: For more information, read our full fraud warning notice at: