Sr. Director, Product Engineering – Modular Infrastructure – OCI Data Center Infrastructure
Oracle · United States · 2mo ago
This leader will drive the transformation of OCI's infrastructure delivery model by shifting
engineering and construction activities from the field into manufacturing environments through
modularization, off-site assembly, skidding, and integrated product development. The
organization will partner closely with Design Engineering, Architecture, Supply Chain,
Manufacturing, Construction, and strategic OEMs to develop scalable infrastructure products
that improve deployment velocity, reduce field labor, enhance quality, and increase consistency
across OCI's global fleet.
The Product Engineering organization will own the product strategy and lifecycle for
standardized infrastructure modules, including integrated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and
controls assemblies. This includes defining product requirements, influencing supplier
technology roadmaps, managing OEM partnerships, developing product qualification strategies,
and driving Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
throughout the engineering lifecycle.
A key responsibility of this organization will be identifying opportunities to convert traditional
stick-built infrastructure into repeatable, modular products that can be manufactured, tested,
transported, and deployed at scale. Areas of focus include integrated cooling systems, power
distribution assemblies, skidded mechanical plants, prefabricated electrical rooms, combined
CDU/fan systems, Heat Absorption Chillers (HAC), piping assemblies, controls packages, and
other standardized infrastructure solutions that improve scalability and deployment efficiency.
Working across the entire infrastructure lifecycle, this leader will ensure modular products align
with OCI's design standards, manufacturing capabilities, construction methodologies, operational
requirements, and long-term technology roadmap. The organization will also partner with OEMs
to influence future product development, ensuring suppliers build products optimized for OCI's
unique scale, performance, and deployment needs.
The ideal candidate combines deep experience in product engineering, modular construction,
manufacturing, critical infrastructure systems, and supplier development with a demonstrated
ability to build engineering organizations and commercialize innovative infrastructure
technologies at hyperscale.
Build and Lead the Function
-Establish and scale OCI's Product Engineering organization focused on modular
infrastructure and industrialized construction.- Develop the organization's strategy, operating model, product lifecycle processes, and
execution roadmap.
-Build multidisciplinary engineering teams spanning product engineering, systems
engineering, manufacturing engineering, supplier engineering, technical program
management, and product lifecycle management.
-Establish engineering processes supporting concept development, product qualification,
manufacturing readiness, deployment, sustaining engineering, and product evolution.
Modular Infrastructure Strategy
-Define and execute OCI's long-term modularization strategy across mechanical,
electrical, plumbing, structural, and controls infrastructure.
-Identify opportunities to transition field-built infrastructure into standardized modular
products.
-Develop reusable product platforms that enable consistent deployment across OCI's
global data center portfolio.
-Establish product architectures that improve scalability, reduce deployment timelines,
and simplify installation and commissioning.
-Continuously evaluate emerging modular technologies and manufacturing capabilities to
improve deployment efficiency.
Product Engineering & Lifecycle Management
-Own the engineering lifecycle for OCI's modular infrastructure product portfolio.
-Define product requirements, technical specifications, validation plans, qualification
criteria, lifecycle management strategies, and product roadmaps.
-Lead cross-functional product development from concept through production deployment
and sustaining engineering.
-Ensure products meet OCI requirements for performance, reliability, manufacturability,
serviceability, and lifecycle cost.
-Partner with Design Engineering to integrate standardized products into future data center
design platforms.
OEM Partnerships & Supplier Development
-Develop strategic engineering partnerships with OEMs, contract manufacturers, and
technology suppliers.
-Influence supplier product roadmaps to align with OCI's long-term infrastructure
strategy.
-Lead joint product development initiatives that deliver differentiated infrastructure
solutions.
-Evaluate emerging technologies and commercial products for adoption into OCI's
modular infrastructure portfolio.
-Establish engineering engagement models supporting product qualification, validation,
manufacturing readiness, and continuous improvement.
Off-Site Manufacturing & Industrialized Construction
-Lead OCI's strategy for off-site assembly and factory-built infrastructure.
-Develop engineering standards supporting Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for
Assembly (DFA), and Design for Off-Site Manufacturing (DfOSM).
-Partner with manufacturing organizations to optimize factory integration, quality,
logistics, and deployment sequencing.
-Increase factory acceptance testing and pre-integrated systems to reduce field
commissioning and startup activities.
-Drive initiatives that improve installation productivity while reducing schedule risk and
field labor requirements.
Cross-Functional Leadership
-Partner closely with Design Engineering to ensure modular products integrate seamlessly
into OCI's standardized facility designs.
-Collaborate with Engineering Systems to support new product introduction (NPI), FOAK
validation, and engineering change management.
-Work with Construction and Commissioning teams to optimize installation, startup, and
operational readiness.
-Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to develop sourcing strategies and
manufacturing capacity plans.
-Provide executive leadership on modularization strategy, product roadmaps, supplier
partnerships, and deployment initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Experience
-15+ years of experience in product engineering, modular infrastructure, manufacturing
engineering, critical infrastructure, or related technical leadership roles.
-7+ years leading engineering or product development organizations.
-Experience developing modular or prefabricated infrastructure solutions for mission-
critical facilities, industrial systems, or large-scale manufacturing environments.
-Deep expertise in product lifecycle management, systems engineering, and hardware
development.
-Experience working with OEMs and strategic suppliers to develop custom products.
-Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and integrated
infrastructure systems.
-Experience driving Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and
industrialized construction initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience in hyperscale cloud or AI data center infrastructure.
-Experience leading modular data center or prefabricated infrastructure programs.
-Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and engineering change
processes.
-Experience developing factory-built infrastructure products and off-site manufacturing
strategies.
-Experience with global supplier development and manufacturing operations.
-Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing
Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Leadership Characteristics
-Visionary leader with a passion for transforming how critical infrastructure is designed,
manufactured, and deployed.
-Strong systems thinker capable of balancing engineering, manufacturing, supply chain,
construction, and operational considerations.
-Innovative product development leader with experience commercializing complex
infrastructure technologies.
-Collaborative executive who builds strong partnerships across internal organizations and
external suppliers.
-Results-oriented leader with a bias toward execution, standardization, and continuous
improvement.
-Excellent executive communication and influence skills with the ability to shape long-term technology and supplier strategies,
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $182,000 to $414,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - M5