FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. · 9 hours ago
VP of Product & Application Engineering
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expFranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. is a rapidly expanding company aiming to lead the global energy home storage system industry. The VP of Product & Application Engineering will be responsible for leading product vision and strategy, defining requirements, and ensuring cohesive product delivery across various teams.
EnergyEnergy ManagementRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Sarah Galdes
Responsibilities
Lead frontline product requirement definition and prioritization based on market, partner, and installer insights
Develop a clear multi-year product strategy and roadmap aligned with company goals
Drive improvement of current products (reliability, installation experience, service feedback) and guide next-generation system architecture
Integrate inverter engineering, energy storage system design, power-flow management, and EMS/VPP software into a cohesive product platform
Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, service, supply chain, operations, and legal teams to ensure aligned execution
Qualification
Required
8+ years of product management experience in energy storage, inverter systems, electrical power management, or EMS software
Strong understanding of inverter design principles, battery storage architecture, power-supply/demand logic, and control software
Familiarity with IRA / OBBB / Domestic Content / FEOC and ability to incorporate compliance into product planning
Proven execution capability, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to convert field insights into product decisions
Excellent communication skills; English fluency required. Mandarin proficiency is a plus
Preferred
Experience in C&I or Utility-scale energy projects (DER, VPP, Microgrid)
Background at industry leaders in storage, inverter, or energy systems
AI, machine learning, or data-driven product development experience
Experience with data center energy management, power infrastructure, or mission-critical electrical systems
Familiarity with energy control platforms or EMS software is highly desirable
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan.
Medical/dental/life/disability program.
PTO, and sick days.
Life insurance and long-term disability.
Generous Travel Per Diem.
Company
FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc.
FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. is a start-up company invested by Sequoia Capital, founded by a group of experts in power electronics, BMS, and EMS.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$25MKey Investors
Particle Future
2023-08-24Series B· $25M
Leadership Team
Jennie Wang
HR People Partner
Vincent Ambrose
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Recent News
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