Director of Engineering

Our story 

SolarEdge’s story begins with five friends who created a better way to harvest the sun’s energy. Their drive to make solar power a game-changer gave birth to SolarEdge in 2006. Today we are a global market leader in innovative smart energy technologies with installations in 133 countries powered by over 5,000 employees across the globe.   

Be a part of the transformation 

The energy industry is in a major disruptive transition; worldwide, countries are working towards decarbonization and electrification, a vital precondition for Net Zero goals, energy security, and quality of life. Electricity from renewables is now the cheapest form of power in most places and has become the main contributing factor to the energy transformation revolution. 

At SolarEdge, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting process. By joining us you will be able to make a difference and be a part of the transformation of the renewable energy industry. 

Our people are our biggest asset  

At SolarEdge, we owe our phenomenal success to our people. Our culture sets the framework for every employee to maximize their professional development to reach their personal best. We offer a high-energy open concept work environment that focuses on teamwork and collaboration where everyone is encouraged to learn from those around them.   

Come be part of our story. If you envision yourself working in an environment where you can make a real impact on the future of renewable energy, then you belong at SolarEdge. 

Join us on our mission! 

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Manager with a strong technical background and proven leadership skills to spearhead our engineering efforts across all SolarEdge products. This challenging yet rewarding role requires a passion for technology, energy, and innovation. The ideal candidate will work in close collaboration with the R&D, Operations, and Production teams, as well as our AACs, to ensure comprehensive product sustainability throughout its life cycle. This position will be based in Bangalore, India and will function under the direct supervision of the GM Engineering at our HQ. 

What will you be doing? 

• Leading responsibility over SolarEdge products once released to mass production and during full life cycle. 
• Lead and expand a well-versed team specializing in hardware, mechanics, and embedded systems working on cutting-edge power electronics products. 
• Provide technical management for engineering projects and deliverables, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders within SolarEdge. 
• Plan for future product modifications while maintaining existing systems. 
• Handle staff hiring, people management, career development, and provide coaching. 
• Develop, institute, and uphold best practices within the team to create a high-performance environment that delivers on predictable schedules. 
• Prepare and control budgets for labor and non-labor costs. 

Skills, Knowledge, Special Attributes 

• E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering. 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in relevant fields, including mass production, testing and validation, certification, data processing, and analysis of hardware power products. 
• At least 5 years in a management position. 
• In-depth knowledge and extensive experience in a mass production environment with a deep understanding of the production process and product engineering data collection and analysis. 
• Solid background in Electrical Engineering, especially in one or more areas of power electronics and control systems. 
• Proficiency in circuit schematics, PCB layout, simulation tools, EMI/EMC, ESD, Mechanical and Thermal design. 
• Prior experience with hardware development that meets regulatory requirements and functional safety standards. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Exceptional people management skills. 
• Experience in the Global Companies 
• Practical experience with the appraisal and promotion process. 
• Willingness to travel both locally and internationally on occasion. 

Desired experience – the following will be an advantage: 

• Understanding of energy storage, grid, and renewable energy systems. 
• Development of low-cost and high-volume products.