FS TECH II HOURLY

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

401(K) plan

Profit sharing

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is seeking a Field Service Technician based in New Mexico or neighboring regions. The role involves working on PV inverters and requires travel throughout the U.S. Candidates should possess an Associates degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, along with experience in high voltage systems and power electronics.

Yaskawa offers a competitive benefits package that includes a car allowance, profit sharing, and up to $10,000 in educational assistance for graduate courses.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with high voltage and power electronics.
• Previous PV systems or inverter experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and test products in the field.
• Provide detailed information on repairs to improve processes.
• Work outdoors in various environmental conditions.

Skills

High voltage experience

Basic electronic principles

PV systems knowledge

Education

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Yaskawa – Solectria Solar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yaskawa America, Inc., is the #1 commercial PV inverter supplier in the U.S. Solectria’s products include 3.8 to 750 kW PV inverters, string combiners and web-based monitoring for all size solar systems. Solectria is backed by over 100 years of power electronics and inverter experience. All of Solectria’s three-phase central PV inverters are made in the USA. System owners, developers and EPCs rely on the high performance, reliability and bankability of Yaskawa – Solectria Solar. We look to hire people who value a positive work culture, want to be part of a winning team, and have a desire to learn and grow.

Our culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals that are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents and skills to the next level and beyond. If you are a hardworking field service professional with an interest in renewable energy, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Field Service Technician to be based in Northern IL/Southeast WI, Texas or New Mexico, closest to the majority of our customer locations. However, customers may exist anywhere within the US, so travel may be required nationally and candidates near any major airport will also be considered. We offer the opportunity to experience the excitement, challenge and rewards of working in an entrepreneurial, fast growing, and industry-leading company where you will be challenged to troubleshoot, repair and test products in the field. You’ll work on a wide range of locations and will learn to maintain all of our product lines. This role provides detailed information on repairs or service activities to improve the field service processes. This position is very hands on and will allow you the opportunity to stand out and be recognized for your success.

Qualifications

You should have Associates degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Engineering Technician or equivalent work experience. Additionally you should have experience with high voltage and power electronics with a strong emphasis in basic electronic principles. The perfect candidate will have previous PV systems or hands on inverter experience.

It is important to note that his position requires a high level of travel, both locally, domestically and internationally. The Field Service Technician role does work outside in various types of environmental conditions.

Benefits

Some key advantages to working at Yaskawa include: a global environment with interactions to numerous cultures, career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefit package, including uncapped incentive plan, car allowance, a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan, educational assistance programs offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses, and monetary rewards through Associate Recognition Programs.

Yaskawa Solectria Solar is an equal opportunity employer.