R&D Director, Data Center & BESS - Liquid Cooling Leader

Valeo Service

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Valeo invites an experienced professional to lead the R&D organization for liquid cooling and power supply innovations in data centers and BESS. Based in the United States, you will shape the global technology roadmap, supervise international teams, and drive competitive platform development.

You will partner with procurement and business teams to align engineering programs with hyperscaler needs, while managing budgets and defining strategic collaborations.

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree or Master's in Thermal Engineering, Electromechanics, or Power Electronics.
  • Proven experience leading R&D projects and platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of liquid cooling technologies and data center/BESS architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Define global R&D roadmap for DLC and PSU solutions.
  • Lead PoCs and support RFQs with hyperscalers.
  • Build reusable technology blocks, architectures, and IPs.
  • Manage global R&D budgets and develop regional teams.
  • Identify strategic partners and Make-or-Buy decisions.

Skills

Global leadership
Budget management
R&D strategy
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree
Master's in Thermal Engineering
Master's in Electromechanics
Master's in Power Electronics

Job description

Valeo invites an experienced professional to lead the R&D organization for liquid cooling and power supply innovations in data centers and BESS. Based in the United States, you will shape the global technology roadmap, supervise international teams, and drive competitive platform development.

You will partner with procurement and business teams to align engineering programs with hyperscaler needs, while managing budgets and defining strategic collaborations.

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