Solar Field Service Technician

SunPower; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 65,904,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee RSU Awards program

Bonus program (quarterly & annual)

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

PTO/DTO for full-time

10 paid holidays

Job summary

SunPower is seeking a Field Service Technician (Associate) to diagnose and repair residential solar systems remotely with local travel. You will be the primary on-site contact, ensuring installations meet codes and customer expectations.

A valid driver’s license, OSHA 10, and ability to lift heavy equipment are required. Responsibilities include troubleshooting Enphase and other inverters, scheduling tasks, and communicating with the corporate office for timely reports.

Qualifications

• Experience with residential solar installations.
• Familiarity with PV systems and troubleshooting Enphase inverters.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair existing solar systems.
• Schedule management to complete daily tasks.
• Prepare and submit job reports for each site visit.
• Turn on systems after installation and verify energization.
• Conduct site assessments using provided surveying tools.
• Coordinate with customers and office for efficient service.

Skills

PV systems knowledge

Enphase troubleshooting

Residential solar installation

Valid driver’s license

OSHA 10 certified

Job description

Field Service Technician Job Level: Associate Location: Remote w/local travel Shift: FT Compensation: $23 - $28/hr About SunPower: SunPower’s mission is to provide industry leading, innovative, end-to-end solar energy solutions with exceptional customer service. With over 30 years of experience in the US Residential Solar industry, we deliver an all-in-one solar solution that supports the transition to clean energy. SunPower continues to grow through strategic acquisitions of leading solar companies. These have included SunPower, Blue Raven Solar, Complete Solar, and Sunder Energy. These transitions bring together the strengths, expertise, and shared commitment to making clean energy simpler and more accessible for everyone.

Benefits

• Employee RSU Awards program
• Quarterly & Annual bonus program (based on performance)
• Competitive coverage for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• PTO/DTO for full-time employees
• 10 paid holidays

Position Summary

As a Field Service Technician, you will be our primary point of contact on the ground and integrally involved with customers fixing their solar or helping them go solar. A solar service technician has prior solar knowledge and/or experience and is comfortable diagnosing and repairing existing solar systems installed. Technicians must be responsible and able to manage their schedule to ensure all necessary tasks are followed through, with minimal outside management. This position will require communicating with our corporate office effectively and efficiently. Reliable communication is crucial. Candidates for this position should have a flexible schedule, a clean driving record, and be available 40 hours a week, including Saturdays (optional, depending on the season).

Essential Duties

• Effectively manage your schedule to complete several time-sensitive tasks daily.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair existing SunPower solar systems (Enphase, SolarEdge, SMA)
• Make corrections or additions to the recently installed solar system to ensure it is ready for City or State inspection.
• Turn on the solar system once the installation is complete and collect customer feedback. Fix common inverter problems that may occur upon energization.
• Conduct solar site assessments for prospective customers using your smartphone and with provided surveying equipment. Surveys must be completed on time.
• Complete and submit job reports for every scheduled event in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with residential solar installation.
• Must be familiar with PV systems, Enphase and troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of residential construction is preferred but not required (framing, drywall, exterior repairs).
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license required
• OSHA 10 (can be provided by the company)
• Able to lift, climb, balance, stoop, and kneel
• Must be comfortable working at heights in various weather and roof conditions
• Lift up to 75 pounds While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Regular periods of sitting or standing may be required by this position. In addition, this position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.