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Director of Product Engineering (BESS)

Houston, TX, onsite, $170k to $210k

Field
Mechanical and design engineering
Location
Houston, TX
Work model
Onsite
Level
Director
Pay
$170k to $210k

About the role

Balance performance, safety, DFM/DfR, cost, and strict thermal constraints. Lead UL certification efforts (UL 1973, 9540, 9540A, NFPA 855) to prevent late-stage redesigns. Supervise tooling, process design, quality KPIs, production ramp-up, and root-cause troubleshooting. Eliminate overdesign and partner with the supply chain to hit target costs without compromising safety.

What they are looking for

  • 10+ years of product engineering experience in BESS, power electronics, or electrification.
  • Proven track record of scaling complex hardware from concept to certified production.
  • Direct experience with large-scale BESS, grid services, or data center applications.
  • Hands-on expertise with UL 1973, 9540, 9540A, and NFPA 855 compliance.
  • Deep background in system architecture, thermal design, and value engineering.
  • Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and external CMs.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

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