Director Electrical Engineering
FourierHydrogen Production company
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About the role
TL;DR
Lead the development of power electronics systems for Fourier's electrolyzer platforms.
- •Fourier is seeking a Director of Power Electronics Engineering to lead the development of critical power electronics systems for our electrolyzer platforms.
- •Key Responsibilities Architectural Leadership: Own the end-to-end electrical architecture from the 480V grid tie-in down to the 12V/24V DC sensor networks, ensuring clean power distribution, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance.
- •Power Conversion & Load Management: Oversee the design and specification of AC/DC rectification for the electrolyzer stack, DC/DC converters, and the integration of VFDs and SCR controllers for heavy industrial loads.
- •Systems Integration: Act as the technical bridge between Hardware, Controls, and Software teams.
- •Define firmware requirements, state-machine logic, and communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Profinet, etc.) to ensure seamless system operation.
- •Safety & Compliance: Lead the design of electrical systems for hazardous environments (Class I, Div 1/2 or ATEX).
- •Ensure all designs strictly adhere to NEC, UL, and relevant functional safety standards (IEC 61508/ISO 13849).
- •Team Management: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of power electronics, electrical, and controls engineers.
- •Requirements Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- •Experience: 12+ years of progressive engineering experience in power electronics, industrial automation, or renewable energy systems.
- •Leadership: 5+ years of direct engineering management experience leading cross-functional hardware/systems teams.
- •Technical Mastery: Proven expertise in 480V (3-phase) AC power distribution, AC/DC rectification, and isolating low-voltage instrumentation networks from high-voltage noise.
- •Strong demonstration of root cause analysis and system optimization for high velocity design and implementation.
- •Controls & Comms: Strong familiarity with PLC/PAC architectures and industrial fieldbus networks.
- •Safety Standards: Deep working knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70), UL 508A, and high-voltage safety protocols (LOTO, grounding/bonding).
Required skills
Engineering Management
Domain expertise
cleantech