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This position reports to:
Business Manager - E2E
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Join us in strengthening and growing our Competence Centre in Australia and New Zealand!
Your role and responsibilities
We're seeking a passionate Engineering and Service Manager for the Local Traction Division across Australia and New Zealand. If you're driven to lead high-performing teams, champion excellence, and shape our leadership culture, this opportunity is for you.
As Engineering and Service Manager, you'll lead a team of professionals delivering exceptional engineering and service solutions to customers and production sites—on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Lead and develop the Engineering and Service team, building capability while fostering a strong culture of integrity, safety, diversity, and inclusion
Strengthen engineering and service delivery by aligning with global frameworks and enhancing local capabilities
Drive customer and service growth through strong relationships, tailored offerings, and targeted sales and marketing initiatives
Own operational and financial performance, ensuring on-time delivery, compliance with HSE and quality standards, and effective budget and resource management
What You'll Achieve
You'll play a pivotal role in expanding our service footprint while developing a talented team that delivers excellence to our customers. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on our business and people.
Work model for the role is: Onsite, 5-days a week, at our brand new, state of the art factory in Maryborough, Queensland.
Qualifications for the role
Bachelor or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, with demonstrated experience in Engineering and Service Leadership.
Expertise in innovative power electronics and traction technology, ideally in industries such as trains/ rolling stock, mining trucks, and other heavy vehicles.
Strong endurance and assertiveness to lead, grow, and empower the Engineering and Service team.
Excellent communication skills to effectively solve complex organisational and technical challenges.
Willingness to travel interstate occasionally as required.
More about us
ABB Traction is a leader in Traction technologies, driving innovation in rail and mobile e-Power. Our propulsion, auxiliary, traction motor and traction battery contribute to making transportation more sustainable, while saving energy every day. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
Run What Runs the World.
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Advertising dates: 16th July to 16th August 2026.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
