Director, System Test and Validation

Qcells North America

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 210,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is seeking a Director of System Test and Validation to lead the System Test team in Santa Clara, CA. You will own end-to-end testing strategy and laboratory expansion for our AC modules, inverters, ESS, energy management, and integrated software for North America.

You will interface with development, QA and product teams, drive automation initiatives, and mentor hardware, systems, and software engineers to meet performance requirements. Travel ~20% is anticipated.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Physics or related).
8–12 years in solar modules, inverters, energy storage, and HW/SW systems.
Experience testing complex systems end-to-end and validating features.
Ability to write test plans from user stories or acceptance criteria.
Strong communication to technical and executive audiences.
Experience with IoT, databases, command/control for solar/ESS.
HW/SW test automation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Collaboration with hardware and software development teams.
Experience testing apps/UI tools; programming in Python.
Data analytics on large data sets; leadership and cross-functional skills.

Responsibilities

Define, document, and execute comprehensive product test strategy programs.
Define and execute test reports and records management programs.
Lead and develop a team of hardware, systems, and software engineers focused on testing and validation.
Collaborate with cross functional hardware and software to meet system test requirements.
Collaborate with Product Management to ensure Alpha test plans meet requirements.
Propose and lead lab capability expansion of Santa Clara and other facilities.
Propose and lead automation initiatives for testing.
Collaborate with Deployment teams on Beta programs.
Collaborate with external testing partners.
Stay abreast of industry test standards and methods.
Foster a team culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

Skills

Solar modules

Solar inverters

Energy storage

HW/SW systems

System-level testing

End-to-end testing

Test plans

Communication to leadership

IoT communication

Databases

Command and control

Test automation

Hardware-in-the-loop

Collaboration with HW/SW teams

UI testing

Python

Data analytics

Innovative mindset

Analytical skills

Project management

Self-motivation

Leadership

Cross-cultural communication

Proactive attitude

MS Office

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Microsoft 365

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The System Integration Engineering Team is seeking an experienced, bright, self-motivated Director of System Test and Validation to lead the System Test team.

The successful candidate will own both the end-to-end system testing strategy and laboratory expansion strategy for Qcells existing and next generation products including AC Modules, Inverters, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Energy Management, and integrated software for the North American market. This position will interface between development and QA to ensure Qcells solutions meet product, functional, and performance requirements.

This position reports to the Head of System Integration Engineering Team. This position will be based out of Santa Clara, CA R&D Center. Travel is expected to be 20% to test facilities and Qcells offices.

Responsibilities

Define, document, and execute comprehensive product test strategy programs.
Define and execute test reports and records management programs.
Lead and develop a team of hardware, systems, and software engineers focused on testing and validation.
Collaborate with cross functional hardware and software organizations to meet system level test requirements and processes.
Collaborate with Product Management to ensure objective Alpha test plans meet user acceptance and product requirements.
Propose and lead test laboratory capability expansion of Santa Clara and other laboratory facilities.
Propose and lead automation initiatives for testing.
Collaborative with Deployment teams on Beta programs.
Collaborate with external testing partners.
Stay abreast of industry test standards and methods.
Foster a team culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Physics or related field) required, MS preferred.
8-12 years of technical expertise in solar modules, solar inverters, energy storage, and grid-tied/off grid HW and FW/SW systems.
Extensive experience in complex system product level testing of features and functions.
Extensive experience in end-to-end product level testing of complex systems, including validation of features and functional performance
Experience writing test plans based on user stories or user acceptance requirements.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical teams and executive leadership. Experience with IOT communication, databases, and command/control for solar/ESS products.
Experience with HW and SW test automation best practices.
Experience with hardware in the loop testing principles.
Experience working with hardware and software development teams.
Experience testing apps and user interface tools.
Proficiency in programing in python or other languages.
Experience with data science and analytics on large data sets.
Ability and proven experience to think creatively, learn quickly, and develop innovative solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Well-organized and proven ability to manage both individual and collaborative team projects.
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and with multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent leadership, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong communication skills with multi-national teammates in US and other countries
Flexible, cross-functional, pro-active, can-do attitude.
Proficient in Microsoft suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Proficient in Atlassian suite of SW tools (confluence, JIRA)

Preferred Qualifications

Team budget forecasting
Lab infrastructure planning and development
Lab and outdoor testing experience
Experience in solar HW and SW regulatory compliance
Experience testing with 3rd party products
Field and Applications experience
Experience with O&M and installer partners to ensure we meet their needs
Experience working in a start-up or fast-paced growth environment
Experience working in a global company with multi-national teammates in US and other countries
Experience working with colleagues with different primary languages

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing 20% of time

Sitting 70% of time

Walking 10% of time

Strength

Pulling up to 10 Pounds

Pushing up to 10 Pounds

Carrying up to 10 Pounds

Lifting up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing F

Handling F

Reaching F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning F

Twisting F

Bending O

Crouching O

Balancing N

Climbing N

Crawling N

Kneeling N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.