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oilandgas.org.uk

Director, R&D - Solar, Storage, EV Charging

oilandgas.org.uk, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Join us on an exciting journey as we seek an outstanding and forward-thinking engineering leader tohelm the Prosumer engineering organization in North America. In this role, you'll drive solar, storage,and EV charging product development at Schneider Electric, playing a pivotal part in leading flagshipprograms and being the technical advocate for Prosumer. You'll collaborate closely with global R&Dcounterparts and various business units across Schneider Electric, making a significant impact in a high visibility opportunity. If you're ready to make a difference in the world of sustainable energy, this is theplace to be!

Scope and Responsibility

Lead and oversee the Solar/Storage/EV Charging Power Electronics, Mechanical, Systems, FieldService, and Test teams at our US and Canada locationsThink big, create, and advocate the vision to the teamDevelop and oversee substantial R&D budgets, forecast headcount and capital resources, andexecute tactical and strategic planningAct as a key site leader collaborating with administrative functions, such as HR and Facilities, tocultivate robust engineering teams and labsRecruit, nurture, guide, and empower engineering talent, fostering a dynamic and skilled workforceWork in tandem with industrialization, program management, offer management, and otherbusiness units to devise strategies and roadmaps for product commercialization and launchBe a confident and vocal proponent of technology for the product engineering team, advocating forinnovation and advancementFocus on R&D and next-generation technology readiness, including forging research partnershipswith local/national universities and labsEstablish superior practices and processes for product development and systems engineering,including robust review cycles for enhanced outcomesMinimum Requirements

15+ years of engineering experience with a background in Electrical Engineering10+ years of successful leadership experience with a proven track record in product developmentEssential prior experience in leading diverse engineering teams, covering HW, FW, SW, and Test,preferably on a global scalePrevious experience in a power conversion environment within the renewables or automotivesector is greatly beneficialPossession of a robust technical network for sourcing top-tier engineering talentDemonstrated ability to rapidly learn and excel in new domainsBackground in power conversion, as well as experience in solar/storage/EV products, is highlyadvantageousExcellent written and verbal communication skills are a must

Let us learn about you! Apply today.You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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