Solar Senior Engineer

Siemens Gamesa; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa is seeking a Solar Senior Engineer in Chennai to provide technical service and support for solar energy customers, ensuring reliable operation and performance of solar power systems. You will collaborate with customers, field teams, and internal stakeholders on commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades.

You will lead technical activities across installed assets, maintaining system availability and customer satisfaction through high-quality service delivery and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in field service engineering with a focus on solar power systems and commercial or industrial-scale solar projects.
• Strong expertise in solar system installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles, test equipment, and system diagnostics.
• Strong analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of solar power systems and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues, execute upgrades and retrofits, and ensure optimal system performance.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers, providing technical support, training, and guidance on system operation.
• Maintain service documentation, issue tracking, maintenance records while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Renewable Energy

Field service engineering

Customer relationship management

Technical support

Issue tracking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related technical field

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Solar Senior Engineer, you will provide technical service and support to solar energy customers, ensuring the reliable operation and performance of solar power systems. You will work closely with customers, field teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrade activities across installed solar assets.

Your role will be critical in maintaining operational stability, maximizing system availability, and ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality technical support and service delivery.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Perform installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of solar power systems and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues, execute upgrades and retrofits, and ensure optimal system performance.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers, providing technical support, training, and guidance on system operation.
• Maintain service documentation, issue tracking, maintenance records while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in field service engineering with a focus on solar power systems and commercial or industrial-scale solar projects.
• Strong expertise in solar system installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles, test equipment, and system diagnostics.
• Strong analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience in customer relationship management, technical support, issue tracking, and quality assurance.
• Experience with large-scale solar power installations and renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards, quality processes, and performance optimization practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in customer-facing environments.

About The Team

You will be part of the Operations team supporting solar energy customers across the region. The team is responsible for ensuring reliable system performance, delivering technical expertise, and maintaining strong customer relationships throughout the lifecycle of solar installations.

Working in a collaborative and service-oriented environment, you will contribute to Siemens Energy's renewable energy portfolio while helping customers maximize the value and performance of their solar assets.

Who is Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

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Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

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