Join us on an exciting journey as we seek an outstanding and forward-thinking engineering leader to helm 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 flagship programs and being the technical advocate for Prosumer. You'll collaborate closely with global R&D counterparts 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 the place to be!
Scope and Responsibility
- Lead and oversee the Solar/Storage/EV Charging Power Electronics, Mechanical, Systems, Field Service, and Test teams at our US and Canada locations
- Think big, create, and advocate the vision to the team
- Develop and oversee substantial R&D budgets, forecast headcount and capital resources, and execute tactical and strategic planning
- Act as a key site leader collaborating with administrative functions, such as HR and Facilities, to cultivate robust engineering teams and labs
- Recruit, nurture, guide, and empower engineering talent, fostering a dynamic and skilled workforce
- Work in tandem with industrialization, program management, offer management, and other business units to devise strategies and roadmaps for product commercialization and launch
- Be a confident and vocal proponent of technology for the product engineering team, advocating for innovation and advancement
- Focus on R&D and next-generation technology readiness, including forging research partnerships with local/national universities and labs
- Establish superior practices and processes for product development and systems engineering, including robust review cycles for enhanced outcomes
Minimum Requirements
- 15+ years of engineering experience with a background in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of successful leadership experience with a proven track record in product development
- Essential prior experience in leading diverse engineering teams, covering HW, FW, SW, and Test, preferably on a global scale
- Previous experience in a power conversion environment within the renewables or automotive sector is greatly beneficial
- Possession of a robust technical network for sourcing top-tier engineering talent
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and excel in new domains
- Background in power conversion, as well as experience in solar/storage/EV products, is highly advantageous
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
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