BESS Hardware Director: Lead Innovation to Scale

Ampowr BV; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Lunch at office

Travel allowance

Pension contribution 70%

Holiday days 25-35 per year

Work equipment

Job summary

Ampowr BV is seeking a BESS Technical Director to spearhead the hardware engineering strategy, leading electronics, mechanical, and R&D teams through the full product lifecycle. You will own the roadmap, supplier engagement, testing, and release to ensure a robust, scalable hardware platform for the energy transition.

The role requires a strong background in electronics and renewable energy, with experience coordinating across suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years leading hardware/system development with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with PV modules, inverters, MV stations, and BESS hardware.
• Knowledge of embedded electronics, PCB design, sensors, and control systems.
• Familiarity with IEC codes and country-specific standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the hardware engineering roadmap for the BESS platform in collaboration with product and software teams.
• Provide hands-on technical direction in power electronics, control systems, battery interfaces, and hardware integration.
• Ensure hardware designs meet performance, safety, certification, and cost targets, as per ISO requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the hardware engineering team to scale with the business.
• Coordinate technical due diligence and integration activities with suppliers, manufacturers, and OEM partners.
• Oversee the design, prototyping, testing, and validation of electronic systems for BESS, including PCBs, control boards, sensors, and communication modules.
• Support field testing, system commissioning, and hardware-related customer queries when needed.
• Act as the key technical liaison across commercial, EMS, and operations teams to align on customer needs, product specs, and timelines.
• Represent the hardware engineering function in external engagements with partners, suppliers, and customers.
• Ensure feedback from the field and internal stakeholders feeds back into hardware development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hardware development

Power electronics

Team mentoring

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering/Electronics

Job description

Ampowr BV is seeking a BESS Technical Director to spearhead the hardware engineering strategy, leading electronics, mechanical, and R&D teams through the full product lifecycle. You will own the roadmap, supplier engagement, testing, and release to ensure a robust, scalable hardware platform for the energy transition.

The role requires a strong background in electronics and renewable energy, with experience coordinating across suppliers, customers, and internal teams.