Vice President Products & Technology, Protection Division

Vice President Products & Technology, Protection Division

Bourns, Inc. Carrollton, TX

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Bourns was founded 75 years ago with the guiding principles of providing breakthrough technology solutions, high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. Those principles still hold true today and have instilled a culture that is committed to excellence and ethical operations. As a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions, Bourns employs more than 9,000 people in 21 countries and operates 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R&D facilities. Our customers and partners rely on Bourns to meet strict design requirements and satisfy international standards in a broad range of industries and applications. We achieve this stature because Bourns employees excel in the development of new products and continuous improvement processes that keep the company a global leader in delivering outstanding service.

The Vice President of Products and Technology is a high-impact executive role responsible for the strategic vision, innovation, and global execution of the Division's product portfolio. Focus on risk management and customer voice, this role ensures that technology roadmaps align with customer-specific requirements and global market trends while driving profitable growth. The VP acts as the bridge between R&D, operations, and sales to maintain market leadership in core electronics technologies.

Duties and accountabilities include:

• Strategic roadmap leadership
• Global innovation & R&D
• Cross-functional operations
• Customer & market intelligence
• Quality & compliance integration
• P&L & portfolio management
• Global talent development
• End-to-end customer satisfaction
• Drive standardization of business processes
• Manage risk and support business operations
• Promote a zero-defect mindset
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics from an accredited university is required. A Master's Degree (MS in Engineering or MBA) is highly preferred to bridge the gap between technical depth and business acumen. Professional affiliations with organizations such as IEEE are considered a plus.

Training and experience: The role requires a minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in the electronic components industry, with at least 10+ years in a senior executive or director leadership capacity. Candidates must demonstrate: a proven track record of managing global product portfolios exceeding $300M+ in revenue, expert knowledge of circuit protection technologies, resistors and the global electronics supply chain. Deep experience in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and Phase-Gate methodologies. Success in aligning technology roadmaps with the requirements of the AEC-Q (Automotive) and Industrial market sectors.

Other skills: The VP must possess a unique blend of visionary thinking and meticulous analytical discipline. They must make data-driven decisions regarding product life cycles, sunsetting legacy lines, and investing in "blue ocean" technologies. Proficiency in business intelligence tools and financial modeling is required, alongside a commitment to the company's core values of integrity and innovation.

Working environment: Normal office environment.

Hiring range: $220,000 - $265,000 annually.

Incentive eligibility: Eligible for 35% target MICP (Management Incentive Compensation Plan). Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran