VP Engineering–Power Electronics with an Energy Storage Company–Raleigh, NC

Role Overview for VP Engineering – Power Electronics with an Energy Storage Company – Raleigh, NC

JRG Partners has been exclusively retained to lead the search for a transformative Vice President of Engineering, Power Electronics for a pioneering and rapidly growing energy storage company based in the vibrant tech hub of Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a career-defining executive leadership opportunity to shape the future of clean energy by directing the innovation, development, and execution of next-generation power conversion technologies.

Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the VP of Engineering will serve as the senior-most technical authority for all aspects of power electronics. You will be entrusted with building and mentoring a world-class engineering organization, setting the strategic technology roadmap, and driving the end-to-end product lifecycle from initial concept and R&D through to mass production and market launch. This role requires a unique blend of deep technical mastery in power electronics, proven executive leadership, and a visionary mindset to navigate the complexities of the grid-scale energy storage market.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader who has a demonstrable track record of bringing cutting-edge power electronics products to market within the renewable energy, energy storage, or electric vehicle sectors. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of innovation, technical rigor, and accountability, ensuring your team delivers products that set new industry benchmarks for efficiency, reliability, power density, and cost-effectiveness. Your leadership will be pivotal in scaling the company’s technological capabilities and solidifying its position as a market leader in the global energy transition. This is not just a management role; it is a call to action for a leader who wants to make a tangible impact on a sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities of VP Engineering – Power Electronics with an Energy Storage Company – Raleigh, NC

Strategic Technology Leadership

Develop, articulate, and execute a comprehensive, long-term technology roadmap for the company’s power electronics portfolio, aligning with business objectives, market trends, and competitive landscape. Champion innovation and define the next generation of grid-tied inverters, DC-DC converters, and battery management system interfaces.

Team Development & Mentorship

Lead, scale, and mentor a high-performance, multi-disciplinary engineering team encompassing hardware, firmware, control systems, and validation. Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages creativity, continuous learning, and engineering excellence. Implement robust performance management and professional development programs to attract and retain top-tier talent.

Product Development & Execution

Oversee the entire product development lifecycle for all power electronics systems. This includes architectural design, detailed circuit design, simulation, PCB layout, firmware development, system integration, and rigorous validation testing. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Technical & Architectural Oversight

Serve as the ultimate technical authority, providing expert guidance on complex design challenges and architectural decisions. Drive research into next-generation technologies, leveraging advancements in wide-bandgap semiconductors like to achieve unprecedented efficiency and power density.

Process & Quality Excellence

Establish and enforce engineering best practices, design methodologies, and development processes (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). Implement a culture of quality through rigorous design reviews, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and comprehensive testing protocols from component level to full system validation.

Budget & Resource Management

Develop and manage the annual engineering department budget, including capital expenditures for lab equipment, staffing, and project-specific costs. Optimize resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects to maximize efficiency and impact.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Forge strong partnerships with other executive leaders, including Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales. Ensure seamless collaboration to align on product requirements, facilitate design for manufacturability (DFM), manage component selection, and provide technical support to commercial teams.

Regulatory & Compliance

Steer all products through necessary global safety and regulatory compliance and certification processes, ensuring adherence to standards such as UL 1741, IEEE 1547, IEC 62109, and relevant EMC/EMI requirements.

Requirements for the VP Engineering – Power Electronics with an Energy Storage Company – Raleigh, NC

Educational Background

A Master’s Degree (M.S.) or Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering with a strong specialization in Power Electronics is required.

Executive Leadership Experience

A minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in the power electronics industry, with at least 7-10 years in a senior leadership capacity (e.g., Director, Senior Director, or VP) managing and scaling engineering teams of 20 or more.

Proven Product Success

A demonstrable track record of successfully leading the development and launch of multiple complex, high-power electronics products from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

Deep Domain Expertise

Expert-level knowledge of power conversion topologies, including high-frequency, high-power DC-DC, and DC-AC (inverter) systems. Deep understanding of magnetics design, thermal management, control theory for power converters, and embedded systems.

Industry-Specific Knowledge

Significant experience in the energy storage, solar/photovoltaic (PV), wind, or electric vehicle (EV) industries is mandatory. Familiarity with battery chemistries and battery management systems (BMS) is highly desirable.

Technical Acumen

Hands-on experience with modern power semiconductors (SiC/GaN), advanced digital control platforms (DSPs, FPGAs), and industry-standard simulation and design tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Altium Designer, SPICE).

Standards & Compliance

In-depth knowledge of grid-tied inverter standards and certification processes (e.g., IEEE 1547, UL 1741 SA/SB).

Strategic & Business Mindset

Ability to think strategically, translate business goals into technical strategy, and make data-driven decisions. Strong business acumen with experience in budget management and strategic planning.

Communication Skills

Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of audiences, from individual engineers to the board of directors.

Benefits & Perks Offered

Our client is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry and offers a highly competitive and comprehensive compensation package, including:

Executive Compensation

A competitive base salary, significant annual performance-based bonus, and a meaningful equity/stock option package.

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents.

Retirement Planning

A robust 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company matching contribution.

Work-Life Balance

A flexible and generous paid time off (PTO) policy, coupled with company-paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life integration.

Relocation Support

A comprehensive relocation package is available for the ideal candidate and their family to move to the Raleigh, NC area.

Professional Growth

A strong commitment to professional development, with budgets for conferences, training, and continued education.

Impactful Work

The unique opportunity to be a key leader in a mission-driven company that is directly contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable global energy infrastructure.

How to Apply

JRG Partners is leading the exclusive search for this pivotal VP of Engineering role. We are seeking a visionary leader in power electronics with a deep passion for renewable energy and the proven ability to build and lead world-class engineering teams. If your experience and ambitions align with this transformative opportunity, we strongly encourage you to apply.

To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience in leading power electronics product development and your strategic vision for the future of energy storage. For more information or to confidentially discuss your qualifications, please connect with our team through our dedicated technology practice area . We look forward to speaking with you.