Product Director - Terafab

What We Do

At Terabase Energy we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers owners and engineering & construction firms to support the design optimization and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and novices thought-leaders dreamers software electrical and mechanical engineers coders product managers project managers sales and marketing professionals. Terabase Energy is a well-funded scale-up headquartered in Berkeley California with several other offices in the US and around the world.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Director reporting to the SVP of Product to lead the development and growth of Terafab our flagship robotic platform for solar power plant installation. This role requires a strategic thinker who is passionate about renewable energy robotics and product innovation. As the Product Director you will own the product roadmap collaborate with cross-functional teams support the scale-up of Terafab and ensure it exceeds market expectations.

Location: Hybrid with 3 days in our Davis/Woodland CA office or Berkeley CA office. Travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Roadmap:

• Develop and maintain a clear product vision and strategy for Terafab.

• Define and prioritize the product roadmap based on market research customer feedback and business goals.

• Identify and evaluate emerging trends in renewable energy and robotics to guide product innovation.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with OEMs and other technology partners to integrate solutions and drive innovation.

• Work closely with engineering design sales and marketing teams to ensure successful product development and launch.

• Gather and synthesize input from customers partners and internal stakeholders to inform product decisions.

• Act as the primary advocate for Terafab within the organization and with external stakeholders

Product Development:

• Oversee the development lifecycle of Terafab from concept to deployment.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements and ensure feasibility.

• Conduct regular reviews to monitor progress and address any challenges.

Market and Customer Insights:

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to understand customer needs and market opportunities.

• Develop detailed customer personas and use cases to guide product design and development.

• Gather feedback through user testing surveys and direct engagement to improve the product.

Performance Metrics and Reporting:

• Develop and maintain Terafab cost and value models and industry baseline model.

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of Terafab.

• Provide regular updates to leadership on product performance challenges and opportunities.

Go-to-Market Strategy:

• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop positioning messaging and launch plans for Terafab.

• Support sales efforts by providing product expertise and creating customer-facing materials.

This is a rare opportunity to help scale a disruptive hardware software platform supporting the global energy transition. If youre passionate about building great tech solutions with an impact wed love to connect with you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering (mechanical electrical robotics industrial engineering or related field)

• 7 years total professional experience in product management engineering or project management with at least 4 years in product management for hardwaresoftware solutions.

• 3 years in robotics automation or autonomous machinery ideally in construction agriculture or manufacturing.

• Direct exposure to large-scale solar power plant construction (utility-scale EPC developer or technology supplier) including knowledge of racking module installation site preparation and commissioning.

• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance for heavy machinery and autonomous systems (OSHA ISO CE Marking).

• Proven track record of taking industrial or field-deployed products from concept to market including pilot deployments iterative design cycles and scaling to production.

• Experience working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical electrical controls software AI/computer vision).

• Ability to translate field operations needs into clear technical requirements and prioritize for maximum ROI.

• Understanding of robotics technologies: perception (cameras LiDAR GNSS) autonomy stacks actuation teleoperation safety systems.

• Strong grasp of B2B industrial product lifecycles from concept validation through launch and after-sales support.

• Skilled in data-driven product decisions including business case development cost-benefit analysis and performance KPIs.

• Comfortable working in the field with customers operators and construction crews as well as in the office with engineering and executives.

• Strong stakeholder management skills balancing the needs of customers engineering operations and business development.

• Excellent communicator who can bridge technical details and business strategy.

• Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced evolving environments.

• Demonstrated change management ability to drive adoption of robotics in conservative high-risk industries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree

Compensation And Benefits

The anticipated salary for this role will range between $170000 and $ 190000 annually. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Within each posted range individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher) dependent on work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

Generous time off and holiday policy

Remote flexibility

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression

401k match

Stock options

Home office set up allowance

And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit hire employ train promote and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race color sex gender age religion or religious creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability military/ veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another our products the diverse consumers we represent and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at with any staffing-related inquiries.

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