Director of Advanced Solutions Engineering

is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges delivering custom solutions for AI data centers mission-critical facilities and front-of-the-meter assets. ON recently announced a 5GW partnership with 3GW currently under construction across multiple hyperscale data center campuses. With patented technology and proprietary softwaredevelops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.

Our Director of Advanced Solutions Engineering will lead the integration and validation of advanced power and energy technologies across microgrids functional testbeds first-of-kind commissioning and complex commercial deployments. They will establish an execution-focused R&D vertical that connects product development controls power systems commissioning operations suppliers laboratories and customers. While they build and lead the integration team including the technologist responsible for scouting and evaluating emerging technologies they will also serve as a senior engineering interface for strategic partners and stakeholders.

New Solutions and Micro-grid Integration

• Define integrated solutions combining BESS PCS generation switchgear transformers protection EMS communications and customer loads.
• Lead grid-connected and islanded controls architecture operating modes and sequences control priorities protection and coordination and recovery sequences.
• Take technical ownership of high-complexity programs involving new products new controls nonstandard architectures or first-of-kind applications.
• Set technical ownership interfaces deliverables acceptance criteria decision rights and escalation paths across internal and external teams.

Testbed Development and Validation

• Coordinate with test and modeling teams to grow laboratory and partner-facility environments that reproduce commercial electrical controls communications protection and operational behavior.
• Define configurations instrumentation procedures data requirements success criteria and evidence required for integration readiness.
• Direct simulation hardware-in-the-loop full-power software controls communications and failure-response validation work to de-risk solutions before field deployment.

Technology Evaluation

• Direct evaluation of emerging technologies in micro-grids energy storage power conversion controls protection communications simulation and test infrastructure.
• Require defined use cases measurable requirements structured technical criteria practical testing risk assessment and decision gates.
• Issue evidence-based recommendations to adopt develop constrain partner or reject with documented limitations integration needs and next actions.
• Direct supplier diligence research evaluation planning laboratory characterization and technical documentation performed by the technologist.
• Support first-of-kind commissioning by confirming integration readiness resolving systems-level issues and converting field lessons into repeatable technical standards.
• Drive identification and categorization of emerging customer requirements grid challenges technology trends and architectural opportunities that could influence future ON Energy products and solutions.

Engineering Governance

• Maintain traceable functional performance safety commissioning and interface requirements across electrical controls communications protection and operations.
• Control hardware configurations firmware and software versions parameter sets communications maps protection settings test scripts and approved baselines.
• Lead readiness reviews maintain technical risk registers and prioritize risk retirement based on consequences and commercial exposure.

Team and Technical Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing team of senior engineers and technical specialists focused on advanced system integration power systems controls validation and emerging technologies.
• Define organizational capabilities hiring priorities technical roles and areas of ownership as the company and advanced product portfolio scale.
• Develop engineers as technical owners capable of independently leading complex programs and cross-functional initiatives.
• Participate in and grow technical mentorship design-review peer-review and knowledge-sharing practices across the organization.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering Controls Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7 years in power systems power electronics microgrids energy storage controls commissioning or complex system integration with demonstrated leadership progression.
• Strong knowledge of BESS PCS/inverters DC systems transformers switchgear protection EMS/SCADA PLCs and industrial communications.
• Proven experience integrating and commissioning complex electrical and controls systems developing functional tests tuning controls and resolving multi-vendor issues.
• Experience with laboratory HIL full-power and field validation plus structured evaluation of technologies and suppliers.
• Ability to build teams direct ambiguous first-of-kind work hold contributors accountable and communicate technical risk and evidence to engineers customers suppliers and executives.
• Willingness to travel periodically and during critical laboratory commissioning or issue-resolution activities.

Work Environment

• Based remote with periodic work at laboratories partner test facilities supplier locations and customer project sites.
• Work spans office laboratory industrial construction and energized electrical environments as permitted by training and site safety requirements.

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For US-based roles - What youll get:

• Competitive salary annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays

For Mexico-based roles - What youll get:

• Competitive salary annual performance bonus eligibility
• Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
• Major medical expenses and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
• Equal Opportunity: is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment discrimination or retaliation.
• Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process email
• Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.

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