Solar Equipment Service Engineer

LeoForce; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift operator

OSHA / NFPA 70E knowledge

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Solar Equipment Service Engineer to join our customer service and engineering team in the United States. The role blends remote support, field service, installation assistance, and parts management to sustain high-performance solar equipment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with motors and photovoltaic systems, a strong ownership mindset, and the ability to travel up to 15% within North America.

Qualifications

• Hands-on field experience with motors, motion systems, electrical interconnections, and equipment maintenance.
• Experience with photovoltaic systems or industrial equipment is a plus.
• Legally allowed to work in the U.S. This position does not provide sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Handle North American service cases via email/phone, remote troubleshooting, and proactive outreach. Meet service metrics.
• Independently perform field service calls, break-fix and maintenance visits; oversee installations and provide training.
• Collaborate with global teams to elevate field issues to engineering, identify failure modes, and develop solutions.
• Manage North American spare parts, including customer fulfillment and inventory optimization.
• Conduct system and component failure analysis, refurbishment, and testing as needed.
• Lead initiatives to improve service delivery, serviceability, and cost.

Skills

Ownership mentality

Time management

Communication

Willingness to travel

Proactive problem solving

Physical fitness

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma with vocational training or associate/bachelor in electrical/mechanical/renewable energy

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solar Equipment Service Engineer

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Details

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, execution-focused Solar Equipment Service Engineer to join our customer service and engineering team. This role combines remote customer support, troubleshooting, field service, installation support, and replacement parts management.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, handling service cases by phone and email, and completing on-site service calls. The position is part of a small, globally distributed team supporting customer service, engineering, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle North American service cases, including email and phone support, remote troubleshooting, and proactive outreach campaigns. Meet service metrics including response time, case resolution time, and cost per case.
• Independently perform field service calls, including break-fix and maintenance visits; oversee installations and provide training.
• Partner with global team members to elevate field issues to engineering, identify top failure modes, and develop solutions.
• Manage North American spare parts, including customer fulfillment and inventory optimization.
• Conduct system and component failure analysis, refurbishment, and testing as needed.
• Lead initiatives to improve service delivery, serviceability, and cost.

Your Qualifications

• Ownership mentality with the ability to collaborate across distributed teams.
• Demonstrated interest in improving products, processes, the organization, or yourself.
• Completed technical education: high school diploma plus vocational training, trade school, or an associate or bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or renewable energy.
• Hands-on field experience with motors and motion systems, electrical interconnections, and equipment maintenance. Experience with photovoltaic systems or industrial equipment is a plus.
• Ability to lift awkwardly shaped objects weighing up to 75 lbs., work on ladders, and bend and reach into tight spaces. Ability to use hand and power tools to complete mechanical work.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with common business and collaboration tools, such as Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Office, Jira, and Confluence.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness and ability to travel within North America up to 15%.
• Current U.S. passport holder.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position does not provide sponsorship.
• Nice to have: Licensed forklift operator and working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E.

What We Offer

• Direct involvement in service strategy and execution.
• A mix of office-based and field work (10% within driving distance, occasional overnight trips)
• A combination of collaborative and independent work.
• Ownership and autonomy in day-to-day service decisions.
• Collaboration with international and cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to a technology-focused renewable energy product with a broad customer base.

A bit about us:

We're a fast-growing clean energy company bringing innovative solar technology to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers worldwide. Our solutions are designed to make renewable energy smarter, more efficient, and more impactful. Join us in shaping the future of clean energy.

Why join us?

• Make a direct impact on the service experience and customer satisfaction.
• Work with a small, collaborative team with global reach.
• Enjoy a mix of independent field work, customer support, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Take ownership of service execution and day-to-day decisions.
• Work with a unique, technology-focused renewable energy product.
• Gain exposure to international teams across customer service, engineering, and operations.