VP, Engineering - Power Conversion and eBOS

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* Job Description:

Vice President Engineering, Power Conversion & eBOS
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* Location:

** Fremont, CA
** Department:
** Engineering
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* Reports to:

** SVP, Engineering##
** Role Overview
** The Vice President Engineering of Power Conversion and Electrical Balance of System (eBOS) is a senior executive responsible for leading Nextpower’s global engineering organizations in these product areas. This role provides overarching
** technical leadership, organizational direction, and product strategy
** for power conversion solutions and eBOS architectures that support utility-scale solar and renewable energy systems.

The VP of engineering oversees a global team of
** 40+ engineers
** across multiple disciplines—power electronics, firmware/software, electrical engineering, systems engineering, testing, and reliability—ensuring world-class product execution and long-term technology differentiation.##
** Key Responsibilities**###
** Executive Leadership & Strategy
*** Define the long-term technology roadmap for Power Conversion and eBOS product lines, aligned with corporate objectives and market evolution.
* Serve as the primary technical authority for all engineering decisions within these domains.
* Provide clear vision, prioritization, and resource direction for multiple engineering groups globally.
* Collaborate closely with Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to drive product portfolio success.###
** Engineering Team Management
*** Lead, mentor, and scale global teams of 40+ engineers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Develop organizational structure, roles, and competencies needed to meet business and technology objectives.
* Oversee recruiting, career development, succession planning, and performance management across the engineering organization.###
** Product Development & Technical Leadership
*** Ensure all power conversion and eBOS products meet Nextpower’s standards for performance, reliability, cost, and scalability.
* Guide teams through full product lifecycle — concept, architecture, design, validation, certification, launch, and sustaining engineering.
* Drive cross-functional alignment on specifications, testing requirements, and design milestones.
* Promote engineering rigor, including system modeling, simulation, design reviews, and root-cause analysis.###
** Operational & Program Management
*** Oversee development schedules, budgeting, resourcing, and risk management across multiple concurrent engineering programs.
* Establish engineering processes that improve quality, speed, and predictability of product delivery.
* Ensure compliance with global standards, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices for power electronics and electrical systems.###
** Stakeholder & External Engagement
*** Act as the executive engineering representative in key customer interactions, technology partnerships, and industry forums.
* Support supply chain and manufacturing teams in evaluating new technologies, components, and strategic suppliers.
* Drive collaboration with external research institutions, certification bodies, and advanced technology partners.##
** Qualifications**###
** Required
* ** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field.
* 15+ years of engineering leadership experience in power conversion, power electronics, or electrical systems.
* Proven track record leading large, globally distributed engineering organizations.
* Deep technical expertise in inverter design, power conversion systems, grid integration, or eBOS architectures.
* Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.###
** Preferred
* ** Experience in utility-scale solar, energy storage, or renewable energy product environments.
* Demonstrated success delivering high-reliability hardware products to global markets.
* MBA or relevant business leadership training.##
** Success Factors
*** Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical leadership.
* Strong communication and…