Technical Specialist

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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, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for The Technical Specialist for Low Voltage Switchgear Products and is responsible for providing technical knowledge, support, and solutions for ABB's LV Switchgear Products & Panel offerings for partner programming. This role combines deep technical knowledge with customer-facing responsibilities to support business growth, profitability, market share and customer satisfaction. Responsible for identifying and developing new sales opportunities generation.

The work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite

The role will support for the ABB India Ltd for Electrification Smart Building Business to be based at KOLKATA, India. 

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Technical Knowledge & Solution Development Provide technical leadership on Low Voltage products, including ACB, MCCB, MCB, DB, RCCB, SPD, Wiring Accessories, and Building Automation Solutions, while developing technical specifications and ensuring compliance with IEC 61439 standards.

• Customer Engagement & Technical Consulting Build and maintain good relationships with customers, consultants, and contractors by understanding their requirements and providing appropriate technical solutions and application support.

• Sales Support & Proposal Management Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, pre-tender discussions, and support the sales team in developing competitive technical proposals and solutions.

• Technical Leadership & Knowledge Sharing Support knowledge sharing, provide technical guidance to internal teams, build networks for best-practice exchange, and collaborate with product management and marketing teams on new product developments.

• Governance, Compliance & Safety Ensure adherence to ABB’s Code of Conduct, core values, statutory regulations, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards while maintaining the highest levels of integrity and compliance in all activities.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 3–5 years of experience in Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear products, switchboard applications, business development, or sales support functions.

• Solid knowledge of LV power distribution systems, electrical installations, and applications across Government, Building, Commercial, and Infrastructure projects.

• Customer-focused professional with well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Advanced structured and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to evaluate technical requirements and develop appropriate solutions.

• Solid communication and presentation skills, including the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and single-line diagrams.

• Direct experience in product launches, go-to-market strategies, product promotion, branding activities, and managing customer engagement initiatives.

• Experience in sales planning, managing key activities, tracking performance, and negotiating effectively to contribute to business expansion.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Salesforce tools, and electrical calculation software, along with a willingness to travel and support business requirements across assigned markets and customer locations.

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 www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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