Head of Engineering

Company Overview

VFlowTech is a deep-tech company based in Singapore that develops vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) systems for long-duration energy storage. Established in 2018, the company builds safe, scalable, and sustainable storage solutions and has already deployed its technology in more than 10 countries. Its work supports clean energy adoption worldwide and aligns with Singapore’s ambition to become a hub for clean energy innovation. The company is driven by a mission of energy equity, with the goal of making affordable, clean energy accessible to everyone.

Role Summary

VFlowTech is looking for a seasoned Head of Engineering to guide the engineering organisation behind its next-generation redox flow battery technology. This leadership position blends strong technical depth with strategic direction to advance energy storage innovation. You will lead the creation of advanced battery systems and help shape a high-calibre engineering team focused on accelerating the shift to renewable energy.

What You Will Do

• Set the engineering direction and technical roadmap for redox flow battery development, with milestones that support overall business goals.
• Convert business needs into structured engineering plans and keep all technical streams aligned while encouraging innovation and ongoing improvement.
• Hire, grow and motivate a high-performing engineering team.
• Build a workplace that promotes collaboration, fast learning, career development and strong technical delivery.
• Lead the full lifecycle of redox flow battery system development, from early concept work through commercial rollout.
• Direct work on electrolyte chemistry, cell design, thermal control and full system integration.
• Make technical decisions that balance performance, reliability, cost and manufacturability.
• Provide system-level leadership at the interface of battery systems, PCS, EMS, SCADA, protection systems and the grid.
• Drive the development of robust BMS and EMS solutions that improve system performance, safety and grid compatibility.
• Work effectively in a fast-moving, collaborative environment within the energy storage domain.
• Manage complex engineering programmes to completion, on time and within budget.
• Deliver prototypes, field trials and production-ready systems while upholding quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with product, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial teams so engineering outputs support customer and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with specialisation in power systems, power electronics and control systems.
• Hands-on exposure to vanadium redox flow batteries or other flow battery technologies.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or technical leadership position.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong expertise in BMS, EMS and energy storage system architectures.
• Experience with power electronics, control systems, grid integration, grid connection, power systems and PCS/EMS integration.
• Solid project management and execution experience, including delivery of complex technical programmes from engineering design through site energisation and grid acceptance.
• Comfort working on difficult technical problems and developing innovative solutions for energy storage.
• Motivation to contribute to the global energy transition through advanced storage technology.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite position in Singapore.

No salary, stipend, benefits, or vacancy count were specified in the source information.

Application deadline and start date were not provided.