R&D Director

KeyResponsibilities & Accountabilities

1.R&D Strategy & Technical Leadership (20%)

• Define and drive the R&D strategy for data center systems, including but not limited to Power infrastructure (UPS, MV/LV distribution)/Cooling systems (air/liquid cooling)/IT infrastructure integration
• Establish standardized, modular solution architectures for repeatable deployment.
• Ensure alignment between R&D, Design, and project delivery teams.

2. SystemDesign & Integration (30%)

• Lead end-to-end system-level design and integration across multidisciplinary domains.
• Develop reference designs, solution blueprints, and productized offerings.
• Define key design assumptions, performance benchmarks, and validation criteria.
• Ensure interoperability, reliability, and scalability across all subsystems.

3.Innovation & Technology Development (20%)

• Track and evaluate emerging technologies in High-efficiency power systems/Advanced cooling (liquid, immersion, rear-door heat exchangers)/AI workload infrastructure requirements/etc.
• Lead proof-of-concept (POC), feasibility studies, and pilot deployments.
• Drive innovation in Energy efficiency/Sustainability (PUE optimization, carbon reduction)/Standardization and prefabrication

4. Cost& Performance Optimization (15%)

• Lead TCO modeling and optimization across system/product designs.
• Define design-to-cost frameworks and benchmarking standards.

5. TeamLeadership & Capability Building (15%)

• Build and lead a high-performing international R&D and engineering team.
• Develop deep expertise across electrical, mechanical, and IT system integration.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Qualifications&  Requirements:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.

Experience:

• 10+ years in data center engineering, systems design, or technology development.
• Exposure to modular data center solutions, prefabrication, or productized systems is highly preferred.
• 5+ years leading R&D, design, or engineering teams.
• Strong experience in system integration environments (e.g., SI, EPC, OEM, or technology provider).
• Proven track record delivering large-scale data center system designing.
• Experience translating emerging technologies into deployable solutions.
• Experience working on international projects preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

TechnicalExpertise:

• Deep knowledge of Electrical systems (UPS, switchgear, power distribution)/Cooling technologies (air and liquid cooling solutions)/IT infrastructure requirements and rack-level design

• Strong capability in System integration across multiple disciplines/TCO modeling and technical decision-making
• Familiarity with Uptime Tier standards and Green data center best practices

Language:

• Proficiency in English and Mandarin to communicate with China suppliers as well as international clients.

Traits:

• Systems thinking & integration mindset
• Innovation-driven with strong technical curiosity
• Commercial awareness and customer focus
• Leadership and team development
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments