Job Details:
#19163 Senior CPV Applications Engineer – Solar Energy
Location: Durham, NC
Company:
Our client has taken a unique approach to solar electricity. By combining world record
module efficiency and performance with industry-standard, low-cost microelectronics
manufacturing techniques, the company is redefining the path to cost-competitive,
sustainable generation of solar electricity. The company delivers two to three times
higher efficiency than traditional solar modules, superior performance in hot climates,
industry-leading capacity factors and the highest energy density in the world - all while
driving down the cost of electricity and minimizing the impact on the environment.
Job Opportunity:
As the company scales up to volume production, there is an immediate need for candidates
with experience in PV field applications to support the market entry, align with BOS
suppliers and manage field deployments.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and work with balance of system providers to evaluate, develop and provide
solutions using company module arrays
- Qualify suitable cost effective trackers for company CPV module arrays; integrate
modules with trackers and identify installation solutions
- Identify best practices in CPV system deployment
- Collect and analyze field performance data and develop optimized system solutions
- Serve as a senior technical resource and direct company response to customer technical
inquiries
- Develop and maintain product and system related technical documentation
- Manage the deployment of test systems in the field; provide technical support in
customer CPV projects.
- Participate in the development of company’s technology roadmap
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 10+ years of engineering experience, at least 3 years of PV experience; CPV experience
preferred
- Hands-on experience with commercial PV installation; tracker installation experience a
strong plus
- Detailed understanding of balance of system components in a PV system
- Experience and interest in solving customer problems and root cause analysis
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Self-motivated and willing to work long hours in a cross functional organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Contact:
Greg Schreiner / Redfish Technology
Clean Tech Recruitment Manager
O: 208.788.8260
E: greg@redfishtech.com
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