CareerPlan

R&D Leader Grid Components

Pinetops, North Carolina, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead R&D activities and resources for developing ANSI Grid Components Instrument Transformers, Sensors, Cutouts, Switches, and Reclosers to address critical market demands and meet industry standards.

Role type

Senior R&D Team Leader (Product Development & Strategy)

Builds

New electrical power distribution products (MV/HV Instrument Transformers, Sensors, Cutouts, Switches, Reclosers) compliant with ANSI-IEEE, NEMA & UL standards.

Domain

Electrical Power Distribution / High Voltage Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Product development and design of electrical equipment, R&D planning and management, Cross-functional design review leadership, Strategic Operations, Project Management, Market requirement evaluation, Resource allocation, Cost tracking and forecasting, Team competency development.

Preferred skills

MV/HV Instrument Transformer & Sensor experience, Communication and protective relays knowledge, ANSI/IEC Power System knowledge, Product standards application (UL, IEEE, IEC, NEMA), Switchgear design, SCADA operation principles, Simulation coordination (dielectric, static, dynamic forces).

Technologies

ANSI-IEEE, NEMA, UL, SCADA, MV/HV Instrument Transformers, Sensors, Cutouts, Switches, Reclosers

Responsibilities

Support Technology Center Manager in planning and managing R&D activities and resources; Establish cross-functional design reviews and evaluate cost effectiveness of component designs; Prepare project plans and optimize project portfolio; Partner with Local Business Unit management to ensure representation of needs in R&D projects.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities