Solar Module Product Engineer

DYCM; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DYCM in Livermore, CA is seeking a Solar Module Product Engineer to develop, qualify, and industrialize photovoltaic module products while meeting customer requirements, industry standards, and cost targets.

You will bridge Product Development, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure high-volume manufacturability, durability, and reliable field performance across the lifecycle of the product.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, materials science, or renewable energy.
• 3–5+ years of engineering experience in solar PV or semiconductor manufacturing, product development or process engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD, PV modeling tools (PVsyst or Helioscope), and data analysis.
• Strong project management skills and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain module product specifications, drawings, BOMs, and technical requirements.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI), product qualification, and production readiness activities.
• Evaluate and optimize module materials and components for cost, quality, and performance.
• Ensure product designs are compatible with manufacturing processes, equipment, automation, and quality requirements.
• Lead product reliability testing and qualification to IEC, UL, customer, and internal requirements.
• Analyze field and production data to identify performance and reliability risks.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for product-related quality issues.
• Drive engineering changes, cost reduction, material optimization, and product performance improvements.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to establish CTQs and product control plans.
• Support customer technical requirements, product certifications, technical documentation, and customer audits.
• Maintain product configuration and BOM control throughout the lifecycle.
• Support development of next-generation module products with higher power/efficiency.

Skills

Fluent English

Project leadership

Data-driven decisions

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Renewable Energy

Tools

CAD

PV modeling tools

Excel

PVsyst

Helioscope

Job description

The company built Made in USA solar modules.

Our Solar business delivers industry-leading, U.S.-made solar components, leveraging state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality, reliable photovoltaic modules that meet the rapidly growing energy demands of the United States.

We are committed to strengthening America's domestic solar manufacturing capabilities and contributing to a sustainable, energy-independent power grid for generations to come. By joining our team, you will play an important role in advancing critical U.S. supply chains, driving manufacturing excellence, and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to our customers.

Role Purpose: The Solar Module Product Engineer is responsible for developing, qualifying, industrializing, and continuously improving photovoltaic module products to ensure they meet customer requirements, applicable industry standards, quality and reliability expectations, and manufacturing cost targets.

The role serves as the technical bridge between Product Development, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and customers , ensuring that module designs and materials can be reliably manufactured at high volume while achieving targeted performance, durability, yield, and cost.

The Product Engineer will own product specifications, BOM and component requirements, product qualification, engineering changes, and technical problem-solving throughout the product lifecycle—from initial product introduction and pilot production through mass production and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain module product specifications, drawings, BOMs, and technical requirements.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI), product qualification, and production readiness activities.
• Evaluate and optimize module materials and components, including cells, glass, encapsulants, back sheets, frames, junction boxes, ribbons, adhesives, and other BOM components.
• Ensure product designs are compatible with manufacturing processes, equipment, automation, and quality requirements.
• Lead product reliability testing and qualification to applicable IEC, UL, customer, and internal requirements.
• Analyze field, reliability, and production data to identify product performance and reliability risks.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for product-related quality issues.
• Drive engineering changes, cost reduction, material optimization, and product performance improvements.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to establish critical-to-quality characteristics and product control plans.
• Support customer technical requirements, product certifications, technical documentation, and customer audits.
• Maintain product configuration and BOM control throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support development of next-generation module products, including higher-power, higher-efficiency, and advanced module technologies.
• Reviewing and preparing technical and non-technical reports for customer RFQ/RFP including specifications, proposals, calculations and contracts
• Executes cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives

Location: Livermore, CA 94550

The company built Made in USA solar modules.

Our Solar business delivers industry-leading, U.S.-made solar components, leveraging state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality, reliable photovoltaic modules that meet the rapidly growing energy demands of the United States.

We are committed to strengthening America's domestic solar manufacturing capabilities and contributing to a sustainable, energy-independent power grid for generations to come. By joining our team, you will play an important role in advancing critical U.S. supply chains, driving manufacturing excellence, and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to our customers.

Role Purpose: The Solar Module Product Engineer is responsible for developing, qualifying, industrializing, and continuously improving photovoltaic module products to ensure they meet customer requirements, applicable industry standards, quality and reliability expectations, and manufacturing cost targets.

The role serves as the technical bridge between Product Development, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and customers , ensuring that module designs and materials can be reliably manufactured at high volume while achieving targeted performance, durability, yield, and cost.

The Product Engineer will own product specifications, BOM and component requirements, product qualification, engineering changes, and technical problem-solving throughout the product lifecycle—from initial product introduction and pilot production through mass production and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain module product specifications, drawings, BOMs, and technical requirements.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI), product qualification, and production readiness activities.
• Evaluate and optimize module materials and components, including cells, glass, encapsulants, back sheets, frames, junction boxes, ribbons, adhesives, and other BOM components.
• Ensure product designs are compatible with manufacturing processes, equipment, automation, and quality requirements.
• Lead product reliability testing and qualification to applicable IEC, UL, customer, and internal requirements.
• Analyze field, reliability, and production data to identify product performance and reliability risks.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for product-related quality issues.
• Drive engineering changes, cost reduction, material optimization, and product performance improvements.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to establish critical-to-quality characteristics and product control plans.
• Support customer technical requirements, product certifications, technical documentation, and customer audits.
• Maintain product configuration and BOM control throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support development of next-generation module products, including higher-power, higher-efficiency, and advanced module technologies.
• Reviewing and preparing technical and non-technical reports for customer RFQ/RFP including specifications, proposals, calculations and contracts
• Executes cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives

Experiences/Education - Required

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Renewable Energy.
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of engineering experience in solar PV or semiconductor manufacturing, product development or process engineering. Experience in providing technical support energy-related projects with accountability for project performance and design
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD, PV modeling tools (such as PVsyst or Helioscope), and data analysis. Intermediate level project management knowledge, including standard methodologies and best practices. Strong customer awareness, with the ability to understand customer needs and translate them into actionable technical or product solutions.
• Soft Skills: Strong project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication abilities.

Required Competency (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Good knowledge of core engineering principles is a must, knowledge of telecommunications products, network technologies, experience in fiber optic technologies is preferred
• Project leadership skills, including experience working with multicultural teams, with the ability to translate customer needs into clear technical requirements and product design inputs
• Strong data-based decision-making skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work within defined procedures while exercising sound engineering judgment on routine to moderately complex issues
• Innovation-driven mindset with the ability to propose practical and effective solutions
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting

The range for this position is $90,776.00 - $140,317.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.