Director of Product Engineering (BESS)

Salary: $170,000 - $210,000 per year

Location: Houston, TX

Posted: October 21 2026

Minimum Degree:

Relocation Assistance: Available

We are seeking a powerhouse Technical Product Lead to drive BESS product lines from initial architecture to global certification and high-volume production.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep energy storage expertise and strong execution discipline
 
 
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Product Architecture & Design: Define standard BESS system architecture and roadmaps. Balance performance, safety, DFM/DfR, cost, and strict thermal constraints.
  • Validation & UL Certification: Own the end-to-end product validation strategy. Lead UL certification efforts (UL 1973, 9540, 9540A, NFPA 855) to prevent late-stage redesigns.
  • Contract Manufacturer (CM) Oversight: Lead the technical relationship with CMs. Supervise tooling, process design, quality KPIs, production ramp-up, and root-cause troubleshooting.
  • Value Engineering & Cost Discipline: Drive cost-versus-performance trade studies early. Eliminate overdesign and partner with the supply chain to hit target costs without compromising safety.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Enforce configuration control and Engineering Change Notices (ECN). Collaborate with Controls, R&D, and Sales to ensure clean field integration. Manage and mentor the engineering team.
Qualifications
Required:
  • 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.
Preferred:
  • Master’s degree.

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