Director Power Electronics
4 weeks ago
Pacific International is partnering with a leading business in the electric powertrain industry. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business unit at the forefront of electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.
The Power Electronics Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the business's future by leading the development of world-class power electronics solutions for vehicle powertrains. Based in Finland, this position oversees a global team across multiple locations, including Finland, the USA, and India. The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with a passion for driving innovation and developing cutting-edge technologies for heavy-duty vehicles and marine applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership in the development of power electronics technologies for vehicle powertrains.
- Collaborate with the global technology group to define and execute the long-term technology roadmap.
- Lead new product development to meet project timelines and technical requirements.
- Manage and mentor a diverse global team of electronics and hardware engineers.
- Work with key suppliers to ensure alignment with technology and product roadmaps.
- Collaborate with the sales team to maintain technical alignment with customer requirements and support RFI/RFQ responses.
- Ensure transparency in project progress through regular stakeholder meetings and accurate reporting.
- Occasionally assist in writing programme funding proposals.
- Foster a strong focus on customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and team performance.
Background & Skills:
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in a relevant field such as Power Electronics or Electronics Engineering.
- Significant experience (10+ years) in power electronics, ideally in vehicle powertrains, automotive, off-highway vehicles, commercial vehicles, or marine applications.
- In-depth knowledge of system voltages up to 850Vdc, IGBT(Si), and Wide Band Gap (SiC, GaN) semiconductor technologies.
- Experience in industrialisation and design for manufacture.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency in documentation, safety management, eCAD, simulation tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
For further information on this position and a confidential discussion about your career please contact Ebba Gotthard, Client Deliver Manager - ebba.gotthard@pacific-international.com though we ask you to apply directly through this LinkedIn post to make sure your application is reviewed.
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