Certification Engineer, Product

Array Tech, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

Array Tech, Inc. is seeking a Certification Engineer to drive product certifications and conformance for PV module mounting solutions. You will support development roadmaps, ensure proper application of mounting products in commercial projects, and collaborate with product, engineering and business teams.

The role involves coordinating with testing labs, cert bodies, and module manufacturers to obtain required approvals, while staying current with industry standards and portfolio updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, or structural).
• 1+ years in mechanical, structural, electrical/electromechanical fields.
• 3+ years using Microsoft Office suite.
• Aptitude for electrical, mechanical and structural components.
• Occasional travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with UL2703, UL3703, IEC62817 and related standards globally.
• Coordinate product certifications with testing labs and cert bodies.
• Obtain product certifications in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate mounting system testing with module manufacturers and labs.
• Order and maintain parts inventory.
• Participate in monthly meetings with PV module suppliers.
• Enter module approvals into Salesforce database.
• Support Product Management, Civil Engineering, Application Engineering and Business Development.
• Provide module clamp recommendations for customer projects.
• Maintain knowledge of Array’s product portfolio and NPI programs.
• Represent Array at codes and standards working group meetings.
• Conduct project certification compliance, including site visits.
• Communicate conformance status in customer meetings.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Structural aptitude

Team player

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description: Certification Engineer Product Job Summary: Reporting to the Product Certification Manager, the Product Certification Engineer, will support product certifications and PV module mounting conformance activities. In this role, you will enable implementation of the Product Development Roadmap through successfully managing product certifications critical for commercialization. Additionally, this role will ensure proper application of module mounting products into commercial projects, ensuring approved products are properly applied.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with tracker related certification standards both within the US and internationally (UL2703, UL3703, and IEC62817).
• Coordinate product related certifications with testing laboratories and certifying body.
• Obtain product certifications in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate activities to test and approve mounting systems with module manufacturers: Coordinate mounting component shipments to module suppliers and test labs.
• Order and maintain parts inventory.
• Coordinate and participate in monthly meetings with PV module suppliers.
• Work with 3rd party testing labs to conduct mechanical load evaluations Determine module and clamp testing requirements and review final reports.
• Enter module manufacturer approval letters into SalesForce database.
• Support Product Management, Civil Engineering, Application Engineering and Business Development departments.
• Provide module clamp recommendations for Array Tech customer projects.
• Obtain module company approvals for solar tracker projects.
• Maintain current knowledge of Array’s product portfolio, including new product introduction, (NPI) programs.
• Stay up to date on emerging, and changing industry standards.
• Represent Array at codes and standards working group meetings.
• Conduct project certification compliance, including site visits and evaluations.
• Participate in customer meetings to communicate conformance status and requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, or structural engineering).
• 1+ years of technical experience in mechanical, structural, electrical/electromechanical fields.
• 3+ years of computer experience expressly in Microsoft Office.
• Good aptitude for electrical, mechanical and structural components.
• Ability to travel occasionally (10-20%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in utility-scale solar market.
• Relevant certifications, coursework, or degrees.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks.
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, communication, interpersonal and management skills.
• Effectively work as a team member to accomplish company objectives.
• Ability to work across multiple organizations in a fast-paced environment.

At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business.

Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

At ARRAY, we believe in cultivating and inspiring leadership, teamwork and creativity among all our team members. These values not only contribute to the growth of those who work at ARRAY but their local communities as well. We hire the best people, give them every possible opportunity to learn, grow, and develop and reward them for their contributions. Join our team of hard-working professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional products and customer service while making the world a better place for generations to come.