Solar Module Product Engineer (U.S.-Made)

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

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.