Full-Time
Head of Electrical Engineering
Posted on 4/18/2024
Develops automated electrolyzers for hydrogen production
Senior
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Requirements
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical engineering or a relevant field
- Deep background in power electronics and design of high voltage power systems
- 10+ years of experience solving hardware problems at the director level or above
- Experience managing a team of 15 people and scaling up teams
- Experience in hands-on overall system design of electro mechanical devices
- Experience in building and deploying industrial grade products
- Ability to work on problems involving mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering in the energy space
- Demonstrated ability to hire and grow senior leaders and managers
- Strong foundation on fundamental engineering principles
- Deep organization capabilities, especially in regards to influence, collaboration and communication
- Ability to inspire and motivate engineers
- Prior manufacturing experience in bringing large systems to market
- Experience in sourcing critical components and supplied contract negotiations
Responsibilities
- Define strategy and design directions of the product
- Oversee electrical engineering on technology development teams
- Prototype, plan timelines, and move from prototype to product
- Build and scale a world-class engineering team
- Provide technical guidance and leadership to maximize innovation
- Champion new ideas, technologies, and directions
- Establish and implement strategic direction of engineering initiatives
- Drive and build upon strong engineering culture
- Engage in continuous performance management
- Develop collaborative and people-driven culture
Fourier is at the forefront of transitioning the global energy landscape towards sustainability by developing highly modular and fully automated electrolyzers for efficient on-site hydrogen production. This focus on optimizing performance across all loads reflects a commitment to technical precision and industry leadership, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about innovative energy solutions and environmental stewardship.
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$5.1M
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2022
Growth & Insights
Headcount