Voltage Energy is a company dedicated to product innovation in the renewable energy sector. They are seeking a Director of Research & Development to lead R&D initiatives, oversee product development ...
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Voltage Energy is a company dedicated to product innovation in the renewable energy sector. They are seeking a Director of Research & Development to lead R&D initiatives, oversee product development ...
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In a renewable energy and advanced manufacturing environment, the Director of R&D will lead ... Voltage is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an ...
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In a renewable energy and advanced manufacturing environment, the Director of R&D will lead ... Voltage is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an ...
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Job description
Job Summary:
Voltage Energy is a company dedicated to product innovation in the renewable energy sector. They are seeking a Director of Research & Development to lead R&D initiatives, oversee product development, and ensure alignment with business strategy and customer needs.
Responsibilities:
• Lead execution of the company’s R&D strategy and product development roadmap.
• Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and product enhancement opportunities.
• Drive innovation initiatives focused on product performance, differentiation, and scalability.
• Support development of intellectual property, technical know-how, and innovation protection.
• Evaluate and prioritize R&D initiatives based on strategic value, feasibility, and return.
• Lead product research, prototyping, testing, validation, and commercialization efforts.
• Oversee new product introduction (NPI) and stage-gate development processes.
• Direct engineering teams in development of new products and enhancements to existing solutions.
• Ensure products meet performance, regulatory, reliability, and customer requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations to support smooth transition from development into production.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the R&D function, including project prioritization, budgets, resources, and timelines.
• Establish and monitor R&D KPIs, project milestones, and development metrics.
• Improve development efficiency, speed-to-market, and project execution discipline.
• Support value engineering and cost reduction initiatives through innovation.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Product teams to support product strategy and development.
• Provide technical support for customer-driven product solutions and market expansion efforts.
• Collaborate with commercial and engineering teams on customer requirements and solution development.
• Support manufacturing readiness and design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing R&D and engineering teams.
• Build organizational capability, succession depth, and technical bench strength.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support performance management and professional development within the function.
• Ensure development activities align with applicable standards, testing requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Support risk management, product reliability, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and technical controls to support product integrity and audit readiness.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, or related technical discipline required.
• 10+ years progressive engineering or product development experience.
• 5+ years leadership experience managing R&D, engineering, or product development teams.
• Experience leading new product development from concept through commercialization.
• Product development lifecycle and stage-gate methodology
• Testing, validation, and product reliability principles
• Strong project and portfolio management skills
• Budget and resource planning experience
• Innovation mindset balanced with execution discipline
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred:
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, renewable energy, electrical products, or industrial technology preferred.
• Experience supporting cross-functional product innovation in a growth-oriented environment.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems; SAP experience preferred
Company:
Voltage Energy provides EBOS for renewables, including PV wires, DC feeders, AC cables, trunk bus, and pre-assembled harnesses. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Chapel Hill, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.
Voltage Energy is a company dedicated to product innovation in the renewable energy sector. They are seeking a Director of Research & Development to lead R&D initiatives, oversee product development, and ensure alignment with business strategy and customer needs.
Responsibilities:
• Lead execution of the company’s R&D strategy and product development roadmap.
• Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and product enhancement opportunities.
• Drive innovation initiatives focused on product performance, differentiation, and scalability.
• Support development of intellectual property, technical know-how, and innovation protection.
• Evaluate and prioritize R&D initiatives based on strategic value, feasibility, and return.
• Lead product research, prototyping, testing, validation, and commercialization efforts.
• Oversee new product introduction (NPI) and stage-gate development processes.
• Direct engineering teams in development of new products and enhancements to existing solutions.
• Ensure products meet performance, regulatory, reliability, and customer requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations to support smooth transition from development into production.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the R&D function, including project prioritization, budgets, resources, and timelines.
• Establish and monitor R&D KPIs, project milestones, and development metrics.
• Improve development efficiency, speed-to-market, and project execution discipline.
• Support value engineering and cost reduction initiatives through innovation.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Product teams to support product strategy and development.
• Provide technical support for customer-driven product solutions and market expansion efforts.
• Collaborate with commercial and engineering teams on customer requirements and solution development.
• Support manufacturing readiness and design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing R&D and engineering teams.
• Build organizational capability, succession depth, and technical bench strength.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support performance management and professional development within the function.
• Ensure development activities align with applicable standards, testing requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Support risk management, product reliability, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and technical controls to support product integrity and audit readiness.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, or related technical discipline required.
• 10+ years progressive engineering or product development experience.
• 5+ years leadership experience managing R&D, engineering, or product development teams.
• Experience leading new product development from concept through commercialization.
• Product development lifecycle and stage-gate methodology
• Testing, validation, and product reliability principles
• Strong project and portfolio management skills
• Budget and resource planning experience
• Innovation mindset balanced with execution discipline
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred:
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, renewable energy, electrical products, or industrial technology preferred.
• Experience supporting cross-functional product innovation in a growth-oriented environment.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems; SAP experience preferred
Company:
Voltage Energy provides EBOS for renewables, including PV wires, DC feeders, AC cables, trunk bus, and pre-assembled harnesses. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Chapel Hill, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.