Vice President - Power Electronics

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and technically exceptional Vice President of Power Electronics to lead the development of our next-generation power conversion systems. This executive will be responsible for defining and delivering the electrical and control architecture that powers our electrolyzer platforms.

You will lead the strategy, architecture, design, and deployment of high-efficiency, low-cost power electronics systems, including two-stage AC-DC and DC-DC converters. This role includes full ownership of both the hardware and embedded firmware/control systems that enable safe, precise, and efficient operation across a wide dynamic range.

Ideal candidates will bring a strong background in medium and low voltage, modular and scalable designs, and digital control firmware development, with industry experience in grid-level solar inverters, battery storage systems, or related high-power conversion platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for power electronics systems.
• Lead the design, simulation, prototyping, and validation of high-efficiency rectifier and DC-DC converter systems (10 kW to >5 MW).
• Drive innovation in cost-effective, scalable, and high-efficiency power conversion for electrolyzer stacks.
• Partner with mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering to co-optimize packaging, cooling, and integration.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team of power electronics engineers and technicians.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with component vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design partners.
• Ensure compliance with relevant grid codes, EMC/EMI standards, UL, IEC, IEEE or other regulatory frameworks.
• Work cross-functionally with Product, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to align technical goals with commercial requirements.
• Support the development of internal and external IP strategy in power electronics and system design
• Guide the firmware architecture, coding standards, testing, and release processes to ensure high reliability and maintainability.
• Ensure firmware co-development is tightly integrated with hardware design for optimal system-level performance.
• Collaborate with systems and stack engineering to align control strategies with electrolyzer operational requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a focus on power electronics.
• 18+ years of industry experience in power electronics, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of AC-DC and DC-DC conversion topologies, especially in multi-kilowatt to multi-megawatt power classes.
• Experience with medium voltage systems and safe, reliable system design in those domains.
• Proven success delivering modular, scalable and high-efficiency electrical architectures under cost and performance constraints.
• Hands-on experience with digital control systems, gate drivers, magnetics design and thermal management.
• Strong familiarity with grid-connected systems, including solar PV inverters, battery energy storage or similar.
• Excellent leadership, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Ohmium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.