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

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



* 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

The U.S.

Compensation range for this full-time position, which includes base pay and short-term incentive, is $200,000 - $300,000 for candidates located within the U.S.

Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level.

Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several f...