Senior PV Engineer

Array Tech, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits and wellness programs

Job summary

Array Tech, Inc. is seeking a Senior PV Engineer to join our R&D-driven team in Chandler, AZ, with option for remote work. You will become the in-house expert on PV performance modeling and data analysis to support sales and delivery of SmarTrack, our proprietary solar tracker optimization technology.

You will lead modeling efforts, improve analysis tools, and collaborate with third parties to validate approaches while drafting technical documents for customers and teammates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 6+ years or PhD with 2+ years; proficient in Python with pandas/pvlib.
• Strong PV performance modeling and simulation understanding.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Experience with Windows MS Office.
• Team player and fast learner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve PV performance modeling methodology for energy effects of tracker optimization.
• Prepare modeling estimates for customers with Technical Sales.
• Collaborate to implement SmarTrack on PV plants per orders.
• Develop in-house tools for energy analysis to show gains from SmarTrack.
• Coordinate with third parties to validate modeling improvements and schedule field experiments.
• Draft technical documents for internal teams and customers.

Skills

Python (pandas)

PV modeling

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Science

Master's in Engineering/Science

PhD in Engineering/Science

Tools

pvlib

pvmismatch

PVsyst

PlantPredict

SolarFarmer

Job description

Job Description: Senior PV Engineer Job Summary: The Senior PV Engineer reports to our VP of R&D. The job may be located onsite in Chandler, Arizona or may be remote. You will be trained to become an in-house subject matter expert on PV performance modeling and data analysis, to support sales and delivery of SmartTrack, Array's proprietary solar tracker optimization technology.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve in-house PV performance modeling methodology to quantify the energy effects of solar tracker control optimization on variable terrain
• Maintain and improve existing processes to work with Technical Sales to issue project-specific modeling estimates for customers
• Work in a team to learn and improve in-house process for implementing SmarTrack (ARRAY's proprietary solar tracker optimization technology) on PV power plants per orders received
• Maintain and improve in-house tools for energy analysis to show the gains from SmarTrack products
• Work with third parties (independent engineering firms, customers, etc.) to validate our PV modeling methodology improvements, scheduling and executing field experiments as necessary
• Ideate and carry out R&D on new solar tracker control enhancements and PV modeling methodologies
• Leverage existing R&D facilities, working outdoors to add new sensors and equipment as necessary
• Draft patent applications and work with patent attorneys as necessary
• Prepare technical documents targeting internal team members and customers on topics related to PV modeling and SmarTrack
• Work with Technical Writers to formalize documents when necessary
• Represent ARRAY at technical industry events
• Report work progress regularly to the Hiring Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience OR PhD in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience Proficient in programming in Python using pandas and pvlib libraries
• Candidate will be subjected to a test in the interview process
• Good understanding of PV performance modeling and simulation
• Candidate will be subjected to a test in the interview process
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Knowledgeable in using Microsoft Office software on Windows OS
• Team player and fast learner

Preferred qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the solar industry
• 2+ years of experience in using PlantPredict, SolarFarmer, and/or PVsyst
• Knowledgeable in using Python libraries for electrical circuit simulation, such as pvmismatch
• Knowledgeable in working with Linux OS

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.