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. Director, Bourns Advanced Research, Development & Test Lab (“Lab”)
Bourns is seeking a highly motivated, technically minded individual, to lead the Bourns Advanced Research, Development & Test Lab located at its headquarters in Riverside, California. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy, this position will be responsible for identifying, incubating, and accelerating breakthrough technologies and product solutions that align with our long-term strategic goals. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong business acumen, natural curiosity to solve technical challenges, and a passion for innovation.
Key responsibilities will be to lead a centralized team focused on developing new product solutions, advancing cross-divisional technologies solutions, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. This role is pivotal in transforming the Bourns lab into a high-impact innovation engine that balances billable engineering services with strategic technology development and talent cultivation.
It is expected that the individual will work in close partnership with the operating divisions’ engineering leadership teams, divisional product line leaders and corporate strategy function to identify areas which can be supported by the Lab to accelerate product and technology roadmaps.
The individual will also serve as a thought leader and expert on material sciences and support the divisions on an as-needed basis to trouble shoot problems and provide guidance and expertise to solve engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Attributes
Bourns Values
Fact-based thinking
Forward looking
Ownership & commitment
Customer focus
Ethics & integrity
Thoughtfulness
Location
This position is based in Bourns’ corporate headquarters in Riverside, California.
Hiring Range
$170,000 – $180,000
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
If you are results-oriented, have the drive to find industry-leading ways to meet ongoing technological challenges, and go the extra mile to maximize customer relationships, then we invite you to apply to join the Bourns team. Education Level: Masters
Experience: 10+ years
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