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Technologist - R&D

ON.energy
USAfull_timePosted 10 Sept 2026

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p>ON.energy<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>is setting the standard for large load interconnection. ON’s patented AI UPS™ is a medium-voltage UPS that serves as a firewall, protecting the data center from the grid, and the grid from the data center.&nbsp;With multiple gigawatts currently under construction, we are enabling grid-safe data centers.&nbsp;</p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto">The Technologist will serve as a senior technical advisor, technology scout, and innovation strategist for ON.energy’s Research &amp; Development organization. This role is responsible for identifying and evaluating emerging technologies, building repeatable technology evaluation rubrics, advising leadership on innovation opportunities, and translating ambiguous technical options into defensible recommendations. Residing within the R&amp;D team, the position ensures that ON.energy’s technology roadmap is grounded in rigorous systems thinking, practical techno-economic analysis, supplier diligence, and clear decision criteria.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}">&nbsp;</span></p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}">&nbsp;</span></h3> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Technology Evaluation Rubrics</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop structured evaluation frameworks for technologies, vendors, product concepts, and partner capabilities. Define weighted criteria covering technical performance, maturity, manufacturability, safety, compliance, reliability, lifecycle value, integration complexity, and commercial fit (partnering with ON's supply chain team) to identify engineering-adjacent metrics and scoring rubrics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Create minimum thresholds and stage-gate decision criteria for concept screening, supplier down-selection, proof-of-concept approval, pilot execution, and product adoption.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&

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