R&D Director – Board Mounted Power
| Company | OmniOn Power |
|---|---|
| Location | Plano, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in power electronics R&D, product management, or engineering leadership, with a strong background in power conversion technologies
- 5+ years of experience and a proven track record in leading product development teams, managing technology roadmaps, and driving successful product launches
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the product strategy for the Board Mounted Power (BMP) product line, ensuring alignment with market needs and business objectives
- Lead market analysis and customer insight initiatives to identify emerging trends and application demands in power electronics
- Define and manage the product portfolio, balancing innovation, profitability, and market differentiation
- Manage the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept through end-of-life planning, leveraging post-launch feedback for continuous improvement
- Align product development priorities with sales and manufacturing teams to optimize revenue growth and margin expansion
- Drive the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and oversee the design, development, and qualification of new BMP power products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
- Direct sustaining engineering efforts, including customer issue resolution, cost reduction initiatives, and end-of-life component management
- Own the investment strategy for the product line, balancing R&D spend with business growth objectives
- Evaluate and approve product development roadmaps, technology investments, and resource allocation to maximize return on investment
- Provide technical and business leadership in cross-functional discussions with executive management, sales, and operations teams
- Ensure collaboration between product management, engineering, and applications teams to accelerate time-to-market and optimize design-for-manufacturing processes
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of product managers, design engineers, and application engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and market-driven innovation
- Drive organizational effectiveness by implementing best practices in talent development, technical training, and cross-functional collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of DC-DC power solutions for datacenter, telecom, AI/CSP, and industrial markets
- Experience with cost optimization, supply chain integration, and regulatory compliance in power electronics manufacturing
- Ability to develop business cases, justify R&D investment decisions, and deliver measurable revenue growth
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization