Product Line Director, DC Power and BESS

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Hiring Remotely in USA
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177K-243K Annually
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Leads strategy, commercialization, and portfolio development for DC power and BESS solutions. Defines product roadmaps, architectures, market-entry priorities, business cases, pricing, and regulatory pathways. Develops partnerships with OEMs, battery providers, suppliers, and grid-management firms while coordinating technology development and new-product introduction across internal teams. Builds the organizational model and capabilities needed to scale the product line.
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Product Line Director, DC Power and BESS.

Reporting to the VP, Product Line Strategy & Business Development the Product Line Director, DC Power and BESS will lead the strategy, commercialization and portfolio development of Flex Critical Power’s emerging DC power and battery-energy storage solutions. Will establish the category through internal development, strategic partnerships and targeted market-entry programs, with a pathway to build a dedicated team as the business scales.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Define the strategy, roadmap and business case for DC power, 800VDC/HVDC distribution, DC PDUs, power conversion and BESS.

  • Identify market-entry priorities across AI infrastructure, hyperscale, colocation, utility and industrial applications.

  • Develop solution architectures linking DC distribution, BESS, controls, thermal systems and modular infrastructure.

  • Lead strategic relationships with OEMs, battery providers, power-conversion suppliers and grid-management partners.

  • Assess build, buy, license and partner opportunities for new technologies and product capabilities.

  • Develop product requirements, investment cases, pricing models and commercialization plans.

  • Coordinate NPI and technology development with Engineering, Compliance,

  • Operations, Supply Chain, Sales and Services.

  • Define certification, safety and regulatory pathways for DC and BESS solutions.

  • Develop customer-facing technical positioning and solution narratives for strategic accounts and partners.

  • Build the organizational and operating model required to scale the category into a dedicated product line and team.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team,

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems Business or a related discipline; MBA preferred.

  • 7+ years of experience in power systems, energy storage, electrical distribution, power conversion, critical infrastructure or related sectors.

  • Strong knowledge of DC architectures, power electronics, BESS, protection controls and electrical safety.

  • Experience in data centers, microgrids, renewable integration, grid-interactive solutions or AI infrastructure preferred.

  • Demonstrated success commercializing emerging technologies through product development, partnerships or alliances.

  • Strong financial and commercial capability, including market assessment, business cases, pricing and partner economics.

  • Familiarity with UL, IEC, NFPA and energy-storage safety requirements preferred.

  • Ability to operate independently in an evolving market and build organizational capability over time.

  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 09-08-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-08-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$176,700.00 USD - $243,000.00 USD Annual

Job CategoryOperations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems Business, or a related discipline
  • 7+ years of experience in power systems, energy storage, electrical distribution, power conversion, critical infrastructure, or related sectors
  • Strong knowledge of DC architectures, power electronics, BESS, protection controls, and electrical safety
  • Experience commercializing emerging technologies through product development, partnerships, or alliances
  • Strong financial and commercial capabilities, including market assessment, business cases, pricing, and partner economics
  • Ability to operate independently in an evolving market and build organizational capability over time
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required
  • MBA
  • Experience in data centers, microgrids, renewable integration, grid-interactive solutions, or AI infrastructure
  • Familiarity with UL, IEC, NFPA, and energy-storage safety requirements

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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