Solar Field Services Technician II (Remote/Hybrid)

Nextpower Inc; California; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower Inc. is seeking an Engineering Field Services Technician II to perform advanced testing, validation, and troubleshooting at utility-scale solar sites. You will collect evidence, document findings, and support product and deployment improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years of field experience, the ability to travel extensively (80%–90%), and strong technical communication. You will work with NX Pulse, robotics systems, and field equipment across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent training/experience.
• 3–5 years of field service, commissioning, or engineering support.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Strong documentation and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate products, firmware, software features, and system integrations at solar sites.
• Support firmware updates, configuration changes, and validation reruns.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, firmware, software, and network issues.
• Assist with commissioning, deployment, and startup readiness.
• Document findings with clear evidence packages for remote engineers.
• Collaborate across Product, R&D, Firmware, Security, and Quality teams.

Skills

Field service

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation

Schematics reading

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

NX Pulse

Datahub

Job description

Nextpower Inc. is seeking an Engineering Field Services Technician II to perform advanced testing, validation, and troubleshooting at utility-scale solar sites. You will collect evidence, document findings, and support product and deployment improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years of field experience, the ability to travel extensively (80%–90%), and strong technical communication. You will work with NX Pulse, robotics systems, and field equipment across multiple sites.