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Qcells North America

Director, Solutions Architect Data Center Power Management

Qcells North America, Irvine

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Overview

Director, Solutions Architect Data Center Power Management at Qcells North America. This role leads the development and deployment of power and energy management systems across the global data center footprint, with deep expertise in critical infrastructure, power quality, and hybrid edge-cloud system architectures.

Responsibilities
  • Lead Power and Critical Infrastructure Systems
  • Oversee planning, design, and operational governance of data center power systems including UPS, switchgear, PDUs, batteries, and on-site generation assets
  • Drive high-availability designs in compliance with Tier III/IV and Uptime Institute standards
  • Implement strategies that enhance system reliability, fault tolerance, and redundancy
  • Architect Hybrid EdgeCloud Energy Management
  • Design and deploy hybrid edge-cloud systems with real-time edge control and scalable cloud analytics (Azure or similar)
  • Ensure workload distribution supports low-latency local control while maintaining cloud-based optimization and observability
  • Support edge autonomy during network interruptions with robust synchronization
  • Enable Full-Stack Observability
  • Standardize OpenTelemetry integration for logs, metrics, and traces from edge devices to cloud
  • Deliver real-time visibility into OT and IT environments to improve uptime and performance monitoring
  • Establish Device Lifecycle and Configuration Management
  • Develop scalable onboarding, qualification, and management processes for energy devices and telemetry infrastructure
  • Oversee automated configuration systems with secure versioning, rollback, and provisioning controls
  • Define and Govern Data Modeling Standards
  • Lead semantic data models and standards (e.g., CIM, IEC 61850, Brick Schema) for interoperability and data analysis
  • Align data standards across local controllers, SCADA/BMS, and cloud services
  • Secure OT/IT Integration
  • Manage SCADA, EMS, BMS integrations with enterprise and cloud platforms while enforcing zero-trust cybersecurity
  • Oversee secure communication protocols and real-time threat detection
  • Collaborate and Drive Innovation
  • Partner with stakeholders and vendors to guide AI/ML-based energy optimization, grid-interactive systems, and predictive maintenance
  • Contribute to long-term investment strategy and roadmap for edge and cloud energy infrastructure
Education and Qualifications
  • A bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related technical field required; masters degree preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in power systems, energy infrastructure, or data center operations, with at least 5 years in leadership or systems architecture
  • Strong background in designing and managing mission-critical electrical systems (UPS, switchgear, PDUs, on-site generation) with Tier III/IV reliability and redundancy
  • Proven experience developing and deploying hybrid edge-cloud systems for energy monitoring and control, preferably with Azure or similar cloud platforms
  • Hands-on experience with OpenTelemetry or similar observability frameworks for full-stack OT/IT visibility
  • Knowledge of semantic data models (CIM, IEC 61850, Brick Schema) and scalable device configuration/versioning/provisioning tools
  • Strong understanding of zero-trust architecture and secure OT/IT integration
Company overview

Hanwha Q CELLS Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, a leading photovoltaic manufacturer with global operations. The company emphasizes high-performance solar cells and modules and maintains headquarters in various locations globally. It is part of Hanwha Group (FORTUNE Global 500).

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with applicable laws, the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed. Mobility: standing 20%, sitting 70%, walking 10%. Dexterity: typing, handling, reaching frequent. Agility: turning, twisting frequent; bending, crouching occasional; balancing, climbing, crawling, kneeling never/occasional as noted.

The salary range is provided for California positions and may vary by location. Actual compensation is influenced by skills, education, licenses and certifications, and relevant experience. This range is not a guaranteed offer of compensation.

Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Information Technology
Industries
  • Renewable Energy
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing

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