VP, Engineering - Power Conversion and eBOS

Job Description:

Location: Fremont, CA
Department: Engineering
Reports to: SVP, Engineering

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical leadership.

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Passion for renewable energy innovation and scalable engineering execution.

• Capability to drive organizational excellence in a high-growth, global company.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $300,000 to $340,000. 

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.