Job Title Vice President Stack Engineering India Location Doddaballapura Reports to Chief Science and Technology Officer Position Overview We are seeking a visionary and experienced Vice President of Stack Engineering to lead the India-based engineering organization responsible for the development scaling and performance optimization of PEM Proton Exchange Membrane electrolyzer stacks This role is critical to our mission of delivering clean sustainable hydrogen solutions to the global energy market The ideal candidate will be a seasoned engineering executive with deep technical and organizational expertise particularly in electrochemical systems battery technologies or related fields You will oversee a large and growing team of engineers and technical leaders playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our stack engineering capabilities and aligning them with strategic business objectives Key Responsibilities Executive and Strategic LeadershipLead a large multi-layered engineering organization including multiple leaders of teams and functions Shape and drive the long-term strategy for PEM electrolyzer stack development and integration with manufacturing and commercial teams Collaborate across global functions to align product roadmaps cost reduction initiatives and quality improvements with business objectives Influence company-wide technical and policy decisions as a member of the broader executive engineering leadership team Foster a culture of accountability innovation continuous improvement and leadership development within the engineering function Technical and Functional OversightDirect the design development and manufacturing transfer of PEM electrolyzer stacks Oversee technical validation activities including material validation contaminant tolerance studies conditioning time optimization and start-up protocol development Lead design and construction of prototype stacks and coordinate validation through structured test plans in collaboration with internal test labs Guide modeling and simulation efforts to support stack design and system integration Own the technical interface with supply chain operations and NPI teams to ensure scalability and manufacturability Stay current with the latest advancements in electrochemistry stack component innovation and competitive products lead integration of best-in-class practices Required Qualifications15-20 years of engineering experience with 10-12 years in people leadership and at least 7-10 years managing other leaders Proven success in leading large complex engineering organizations within high-tech manufacturing electrochemical systems or energy Demonstrated ability to drive enterprise-level outcomes and influence cross-functional policy and decision-making Demonstrated success scaling engineering solutions from concept to commercial production Recognized industry expertise in electrochemistry chemical engineering or related fields with a robust grasp of PEM systems and electrochemical cell technologies Experience with lithium battery technologies or electrochemical stack architecture highly preferred Strong executive presence with the ability to collaborate effectively with C-suite and executive leadership teams Exceptional strategic thinking problem-solving and organizational development skills Global mindset and ability to lead across cultures and time zones Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration and policy influence This position requires travelling between multiple manufacturing locations Preferred QualificationsPh D in Electrochemistry Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline Experience in commercial product development and scaling of advanced energy systems Experience in electro dialysis or electro deionization systems used for water treatment is preferred Experience in lithium battery system design testing and commercialization Design experience in Heat Exchange systems from Automotive Industry can be considered Exposure to large-scale product industrialization and cost optimization in an emerging technology space Hands-on experience in simulation and modeling tools e g COMSOL ANSYS for electrochemical systems Deep understanding of stack reliability manufacturability and performance tradeoffs Working knowledge of regulatory and safety frameworks related to hydrogen production systems Key CompetenciesTechnical Leadership Expert in electrochemical stack design and testing able to drive innovation and product improvement Enterprise Influence Able to shape cross-functional initiatives and drive global alignment People Development Builds mentors and scales high-performing technical teams strong coaching and talent management skills Strategic Thinking Sees the big picture connects long-term vision to immediate technical decisions Collaboration Communication Leads through influence effectively communicates complex concepts across audiences Operational Discipline Brings rigor to execution documentation and performance validation Join us in shaping the future of sustainable energy If you are a transformational engineering leader ready to drive the evolution of hydrogen technologies we d love to hear from you Position Overview We are seeking a visionary and experienced Vice President of Stack Engineering to lead the India-based engineering organization responsible for the development scaling and performance optimization of PEM Proton Exchange Membrane electrolyzer stacks This role is critical to our mission of delivering clean sustainable hydrogen solutions to the global energy market The ideal candidate will be a seasoned engineering executive with deep technical and organizational expertise particularly in electrochemical systems battery technologies or related fields You will oversee a large and growing team of engineers and technical leaders playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our stack engineering capabilities and aligning them with strategic business objectives Ohmium is an equal opportunity employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees