About the job
What to Expect
Heron Power is an innovative startup dedicated to developing advanced power electronics tailored for the modern energy landscape. Our mission is to eliminate barriers to the expansion of electricity generation and usage through scalable, innovative, and cost-effective hardware solutions, thereby accelerating the electrification of various sectors.
Our primary objective is to create superior converters (inverters & rectifiers) that effectively link large-scale renewable energy sources, storage systems, and loads to the grid. Our leadership team consists of experienced professionals who have successfully designed and launched gigawatts of power conversion products over the last decade.
We acknowledge that knowledge is collective. Our team will learn extensively together, fostering a collaborative and enriching atmosphere that promotes personal, technical, and career development. You can anticipate working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, driven by first-principles engineering to tackle complex challenges.
Job Overview
As the Manufacturing Infrastructure Program Manager (Capital Projects Lead) at Heron Power, you will spearhead the execution of essential cross-functional projects that bridge manufacturing, operations, and infrastructure. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of factory readiness initiatives, from inception and construction to production ramp-up, as well as high-impact special projects at our headquarters and factory, including infrastructure enhancements and process optimizations. In this capacity, you will act as both a hands-on engineer and a program leader, defining technical requirements, coordinating with contractors and vendors, aligning internal teams, and ensuring that projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to specifications. You will play a pivotal role in connecting design engineering, manufacturing, and operations, ensuring our facilities and processes are primed to support rapid growth. This is a high-visibility position for an engineer who excels in dynamic settings, relishes building from the ground up, and aspires to influence the foundation of a next-generation hardware manufacturing program, where you will be integral in shaping groundbreaking technology and cultivating a culture of transparency and reliability.
How You Will Contribute
Design & Engineering Oversight
Lead the engineering design scope for all facilities and utilities systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, architectural, IT, etc.) for a new manufacturing facility.
Define, review, and approve design specifications, engineering drawings, and scope documents provided by an external design-build firm.
