PV Solutions Engineer

Qcells North America; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is seeking a PV Solutions Engineer to drive technical sales and manage customer relationships in the North American market.

This role partners with product management, sales, marketing, R&D, and manufacturing quality to deliver profitable PV solutions for Community, Commercial, and Industrial sectors. The ideal candidate will lead pre-sales activities, ensure product certifications, and support the technology roadmap while traveling up to 20% to engage customers at

Qualifications

• BS or MS/PhD in Engineering or Physical Sciences required.
• Strong PV, inverter, racking, and BOS compatibility knowledge.
• Proven success in technical sales engineering or sales support.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and customer communication.
• Understanding of PV reliability testing, listings, codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales-focused technical solutions for CCI customers in North American PV market.
• Own the technical pre-sales process including compatibility, testing, certifications, MSA reviews, and site troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with R&D, product management, manufacturing to align roadmap and timelines.
• Ensure PV product introductions with third-party qualifications, listings, and documentation.
• Develop and manage customer relationships, handling inquiries, complaints, and claims.
• Influence design and product development to meet market needs.
• Provide product training and promote Qcells North America solutions to customers and sales teams.
• Represent the company at trade shows and conferences.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Contribute as an individual contributor for hands-on engineering tasks if needed.

Skills

PV systems

Inverter knowledge

BOS / racking familiarity

Technical sales

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Reliability testing

Education

BS or MS/Ph.D. in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a PV Solutions Engineer for our PV Engineering team. This role drives sales, manages customer relationships, oversees technical solutions, and collaborates with product management, sales, marketing, R&D, manufacturing quality, and legal. The ideal candidate supports the North American market, ensures profitability, and leads the sales engineering process. This position demands a deep understanding of PV technologies in the Community, Commercial, and Industrial (CCI) solar market, fostering customer interaction and technical sales. This role can be based in Teaneck, NJ, requiring up to 20% travel.

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a PV Solutions Engineer for our PV Engineering team. This role drives sales, manages customer relationships, oversees technical solutions, and collaborates with product management, sales, marketing, R&D, manufacturing quality, and legal. The ideal candidate supports the North American market, ensures profitability, and leads the sales engineering process. This position demands a deep understanding of PV technologies in the Community, Commercial, and Industrial (CCI) solar market, fostering customer interaction and technical sales. This role can be based in Teaneck, NJ, requiring up to 20% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales-focused technical solutions for Community, Commercial, and Industrial (CCI) customers in the North American PV market.


• Own the technical pre-sales process, including compatibility, testing, certifications, MSA contracts review, and site troubleshooting.


• Collaborate with global internal teams (R&D, product management, manufacturing, etc.) to align on the technology roadmap, product offers, and timelines.


• Ensure the successful introduction and implementation of PV products, including third-party qualifications, product listings, and product documentation.


• Develop and manage customer relationships, providing timely and customer‑centric actions for inquiries, complaints, and claims.


• Influence design and product development to meet customer requirements, ensuring that product offerings are aligned with market demands.


• Provide product training and actively promote Qcells North America solutions to customers and the sales team.


• Represent Qcells North America at trade shows and conferences.


• Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies, participating in technical meetings and industry events.


• Contribute as an individual contributor for hands‑on engineering tasks when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• A BS or MS/Ph.D. in Engineering or Physical Sciences (Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, etc.) with 2-3 years (or 1-2 years with MS/Ph.D.) of relevant experience in the PV solar or renewable energy industry.


• Strong expertise in PV, inverter, racking, and BOS compatibility for residential, C&I, and utility applications.


• In‑depth knowledge of reliability testing, certification, listing, codes, and standards for PV systems.


• Hands‑on experience in developing, applying, testing, and deploying PV products.


• Proven success in technical sales engineering or sales support in a fast‑paced technology environment.


• Demonstrated ability to work with cross‑functional teams and communicate effectively with both internal teams and customers.


• Excellent business acumen, with the ability to align technical issues with business results.


• Self‑motivated with a proven track record of reliability, work ethic, and urgency.


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in PV manufacturing, R&D, engineering, or applications.


• Experience in managing or influencing customer‑facing sales engineering processes.


• Familiarity with the renewable energy market and technologies.

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

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.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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