VP of Hardware for an Innovative Electric Vehicle Charging Company

$280,000 - $280,000/Yr

ZipRecruiter - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Senior

Los Angeles, CA

About the position

The company is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to drive the hardware sourcing and deployment strategy in the electric vehicle charging sector. This role focuses on enhancing the performance of EV charging systems and expanding the hardware portfolio, ensuring innovative and sustainable solutions are delivered to support the transition to electric mobility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current hardware solutions, identify areas for performance or reliability improvements, and implement improvements.
• Identify, assess, and onboard new hardware suppliers; establish strategic partnerships, negotiate contracts, and create contingency plans to bolster supply chain resilience.
• Lead the hardware lifecycle from concept and design to prototyping, testing, deployment, and scaling.
• Lead the resolution of technical issues and enhance product functionality, quality, and user experience.
• Oversee the rollout of products, field installations, and ongoing management of physical assets.
• Collaborate closely with software leads to ensure seamless hardware-software integration and alignment with future product features.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging hardware technologies to support current and future roadmap features.
• Prioritize end-user experience by delivering safe, intuitive, and effective hardware solutions in the field.
• Oversee rigorous testing, validation, and quality control processes to ensure seamless integration and customer satisfaction.
• Manage hardware certification processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in engineering or related fields preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally within the EV, automotive, energy, or high-tech sectors.
• Proven track record of scaling hardware products from concept through commercialization with third-party manufacturers.
• Extensive knowledge of hardware design, embedded systems, and software-hardware integration.
• Expertise in managing certification processes and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including managing cross-functional teams in dynamic, high-growth environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational needs and long-term objectives.
• Results-oriented, hands-on approach to hardware management with a passion for quality and innovation.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary targeting $180-280k.