R&D Director – Data Center & BESS
Valeo•Auburn Hills, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
As part of the development of our activities in critical infrastructure and artificial intelligence, we are looking for our R&D Director – Data Center & BESS. The position is based in the US. Reporting to the Data Center & BESS VP, you will define and lead the global technology roadmap for liquid cooling (DLC) and power supply (PSU) solutions dedicated to Data Centers (Hyperscalers) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will structure the R&D organization, manage the teams, and ensure the competitiveness of our standard platforms.
Requirements
- Hold an Engineering degree or a Master's degree in Thermal Engineering, Electromechanics, or Power Electronics, and have proven experience leading R&D projects and/or platforms.
- Strong knowledge of liquid cooling technologies and the electrical architectures of Data Centers / BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems).
- Leadership of international teams, business-oriented mindset, strong command of R&D budget management, and a standards-driven culture.
Responsibilities
- Define the global R&D roadmap, lead Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and provide technical expertise to support Business teams during Requests for Quotation (RFQs) with Hyperscaler customers.
- Design reusable technology building blocks (design, architecture, patents) to maximize competitiveness and reduce time-to-market.
- Lead the global R&D organization, manage the activity's R&D budget (engineering hours, CAPEX, headcount), and develop the capabilities of regional technical teams.
- Define the Make-or-Buy strategy in collaboration with Procurement and identify new high-value strategic partners.
Benefits
- best in class, total compensation package
- comprehensive benefits program with real financial value
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
