Flex

Product Line Director, DC Power and BESS

Flex$152K — $209K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems Business; MBA preferred.
  • 7+ years in power systems, energy storage, or related fields.
  • Strong knowledge of DC architectures and power electronics.
  • Experience with data centers and grid-interactive solutions is a plus.
  • Proven track record in commercializing technologies and product development.
  • Solid financial acumen in market assessment and pricing models.
  • Familiar with safety requirements like UL, IEC, NFPA.

Responsibilities

  • Define strategy and business case for DC power products.
  • Identify market entry opportunities across various applications.
  • Develop solution architectures integrating DC distribution and BESS.
  • Lead strategic partnerships with key industry players.
  • Evaluate opportunities for new technologies and product capabilities.
  • Create product requirements and commercialization plans.
  • Build the operating model for scaling the category.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability support.
  • 401(k) with matching contributions.
  • Vacation and paid sick leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement assistance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a/an Product Line Director, DC Power and BESS.

Reporting to the VP, Product Line Strategy & Business Development the Product Line Director, DC Power and BESS will lead the strategy, commercialization and portfolio development of Flex Critical Power's emerging DC power and battery-energy storage solutions. Will establish the category through internal development, strategic partnerships and targeted market-entry programs, with a pathway to build a dedicated team as the business scales.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Define the strategy, roadmap and business case for DC power, 800VDC/HVDC distribution, DC PDUs, power conversion and BESS.
  • Identify market-entry priorities across AI infrastructure, hyperscale, colocation, utility and industrial applications.
  • Develop solution architectures linking DC distribution, BESS, controls, thermal systems and modular infrastructure.
  • Lead strategic relationships with OEMs, battery providers, power-conversion suppliers and grid-management partners.
  • Assess build, buy, license and partner opportunities for new technologies and product capabilities.
  • Develop product requirements, investment cases, pricing models and commercialization plans.
  • Coordinate NPI and technology development with Engineering, Compliance,
  • Operations, Supply Chain, Sales and Services.
  • Define certification, safety and regulatory pathways for DC and BESS solutions.
  • Develop customer-facing technical positioning and solution narratives for strategic accounts and partners.
  • Build the organizational and operating model required to scale the category into a dedicated product line and team.


The experience we're looking to add to our team,

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems Business or a related discipline; MBA preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in power systems, energy storage, electrical distribution, power conversion, critical infrastructure or related sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of DC architectures, power electronics, BESS, protection controls and electrical safety.
  • Experience in data centers, microgrids, renewable integration, grid-interactive solutions or AI infrastructure preferred.
  • Demonstrated success commercializing emerging technologies through product development, partnerships or alliances.
  • Strong financial and commercial capability, including market assessment, business cases, pricing and partner economics.
  • Familiarity with UL, IEC, NFPA and energy-storage safety requirements preferred.
  • Ability to operate independently in an evolving market and build organizational capability over time.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.


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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement


Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 08-26-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-26-2026
The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.
$152,500.00 USD - $209,700.00 USD Annual

Job Category
Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
NASDAQ

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