Product Director - Terafab

Terabase Energy; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off and holiday policy

Remote flexibility

401k match

Stock options

Home office set up allowance

Job summary

A renewable energy technology company is seeking a Product Director to lead the development of Terafab, a robotic platform for solar power plant installation. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong product management experience, particularly in robotics and automation. Responsibilities include defining the product roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring product success in the market. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of total professional experience in product management, engineering, or project management.
• At least 4 years in product management for hardware+software solutions.
• Direct exposure to large-scale solar power plant construction.
• Direct exposure to large-scale solar power plant construction (utility-scale EPC, developer, or technology supplier).
• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance for heavy machinery and autonomous systems (OSHA, ISO, CE Marking).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a clear product vision and strategy for Terafab.
• Define and prioritize the product roadmap based on market research and customer feedback.
• Collaborate with OEMs to integrate solutions and drive innovation.
• Collaborate with OEMs and other technology partners to integrate solutions and drive innovation.
• Work closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Gather and synthesize input from customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to inform product decisions.
• Act as the primary advocate for Terafab within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Oversee the development lifecycle of Terafab, from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements and ensure feasibility.
• Conduct regular reviews to monitor progress and address any challenges.

Skills

Product management

Engineering

Robotics

Automation

Robotics familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree

Job description

Terabase Energy is seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Director to lead the development and growth of Terafab, our flagship robotic platform for solar power plant installation. This role requires a strategic thinker who is passionate about renewable energy, robotics, and product innovation.

What We Do

At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large-scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform.

We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and novices, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, sales and marketing professionals.

The Role

We are looking for a Product Director to own the product roadmap, collaborate with cross-functional teams, support the scale-up of Terafab, and ensure it exceeds market expectations. The ideal candidate will have experience in product management, engineering, or project management, with a strong background in robotics, automation, or autonomous machinery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a clear product vision and strategy for Terafab.
• Define and prioritize the product roadmap based on market research, customer feedback, and business goals.
• Identify and evaluate emerging trends in renewable energy and robotics to guide product innovation.
• Collaborate with OEMs and other technology partners to integrate solutions and drive innovation.
• Work closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Gather and synthesize input from customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to inform product decisions.
• Act as the primary advocate for Terafab within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Oversee the development lifecycle of Terafab, from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements and ensure feasibility.
• Conduct regular reviews to monitor progress and address any challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, robotics, industrial engineering, or related field).
• 7+ years of total professional experience in product management, engineering, or project management, with at least 4 years in product management for hardware+software solutions.
• 3+ years in robotics, automation, or autonomous machinery, ideally in construction, agriculture, or manufacturing.
• Direct exposure to large-scale solar power plant construction (utility-scale EPC, developer, or technology supplier), including knowledge of racking, module installation, site preparation, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance for heavy machinery and autonomous systems (OSHA, ISO, CE Marking).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.

Benefits

Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including generous time off and holiday policy, remote flexibility, flexible time off, comprehensive benefits package, career progression, 401k match, stock options, home office set up allowance, and much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.