Senior Solar PV Test Engineer

Jobot; Albuquerque (NM); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical coverage

PTO package

Profit sharing

Culture and work/life balance

Advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Jobot is seeking a Senior Solar PV Test Engineer to lead and mentor engineers while designing custom test programs for photovoltaic modules. You will manage a portfolio of client projects, run high-level PV tests, and act as technical expert for key accounts.

In this hybrid role, you will guide junior engineers, ensure technical accuracy of reports, and partner with sales to expand revenue while advancing your specialization through conferences and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree (or 3 years with a Master's).
• Experience testing PV modules to IEC/UL standards.
• Proven ability to design custom, non-standard test programs.
• Experience managing complex client accounts.

Responsabilités

• Manage a large, complex portfolio of client projects and quotes.
• Build and run custom PV test programs for technically demanding needs.
• Personally execute PV module projects requiring high technical judgment.
• Review junior engineers' test results and client reports for accuracy.
• Lead up to three junior engineers and coordinate their project work.
• Coach peers on test methods, reporting, scheduling and client communication.
• Serve as main customer contact for high-value accounts and SME in a technical area.
• Own a specialization track (data analytics, process improvement, etc.) and present at conferences.
• Analyze test data and share insights with customers and the PV industry.
• Collaborate with the technical team to meet goals and with sales to grow revenue.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Master's degree in a relevant field

Outils

Python

PVsyst

Description du poste

Senior Solar PV Test Engineer, Hybrid, Lead and Mentor Engineers, Design Custom Test Programs

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 per year

This job is hosted by: David DeCristofaro

A bit about us

We are an engineering-focused testing provider serving the photovoltaic industry. Our work centers on evaluating solar modules against established industry standards, giving clients across the PV sector an independent look at how their products perform. We partner with organizations throughout the solar space, from routine standards testing to more demanding, custom requirements.

Why join us

• Excellent Benefits - 100% Medical Coverage for Employee + Family!
• Generous PTO Package!
• Profit Sharing Bonus!
• Fantastic Culture and Work/Life Balance!
• Room for Advancement!

Job Details

This senior engineering role sits within a testing services provider for photovoltaic modules. You will handle a portfolio of complex client projects, design custom test programs, lead a small group of junior engineers and act as a technical expert for higher-value accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a large and complex portfolio of client projects, including custom and large-scale work and the quotes that go with them.
• Build custom test programs and project scopes for clients with technically demanding needs.
• Personally run PV module projects that call for the highest level of technical judgment.
• Check junior engineers' test results and client reports for technical accuracy and completeness before they go to the client.
• Lead up to three junior engineers, assigning and prioritizing their project work and acting as their daily technical point of contact.
• Coach junior engineers on test methods, report writing, scheduling and client communication, and keep track of their training.
• Act as the main customer contact for complex, higher-value accounts and as a subject matter expert in at least one technical area.
• Take ownership of a specialization track, such as data analytics, process improvement or industry communication, including presenting at conferences.
• Analyze test data and share insights with customers, the company and the wider PV industry.
• Work with the technical team to meet project goals and deliverables.
• Partner with the sales team to grow group revenue by retaining and expanding client relationships.

Needed

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or a Master's degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a Master's degree
• Experience testing PV modules to IEC/UL standards
• Proven ability to design custom, non-standard test programs
• Experience managing complex client accounts

  Nice to have

  • Python and/or PVsyst for data analytics or modeling
  • Process or workflow improvement initiatives, including AI integration
  • Structured technical peer review
  • Presenting technical work at industry conferences or client forums

  Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

  Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.