Sr. Product Manager – Controls

Qcells USA Corp.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells USA Corp. is seeking a Sr. Product Manager – Controls to own the product strategy and lifecycle for controls, communications, and data acquisition solutions for energy storage and PV/storage applications.

You will define requirements for BESS and site controllers, DAS, gateways, and interop with grid systems, while aligning with customer and regulatory needs. You will work closely with engineering, sales, and service teams to translate market demands into scalable products, manage the

Qualifications

• 10+ years in power systems, renewables, energy storage, or related fields.
• 5+ years in product management or related roles for controls/SCADA/data acquisition.
• Experience with utilities, developers, EPCs, IPPs in the U.S. market.
• Field or project deployment experience for solar/storage/grid systems.

Responsibilities

• Own product strategy, roadmap, requirements, prioritization, and lifecycle management.
• Define features for BESS controllers, site/plant controllers, DAS, gateways, HMI, remote monitoring.
• Translate customer and market needs into scalable product capabilities.
• Define integration requirements with PCS, BESS, PV inverters, meters and EMS platforms.
• Lead validation, interoperability, cybersecurity, and certification activities.
• Oversee build-versus-buy analyses and regulatory/compliance considerations.
• Support commercialization with documentation, training, and sales enablement.

Skills

Power systems

Energy storage

Controls

SCADA

Data acquisition

Communications protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Modbus

DNP3

IEEE 2030.5

SunSpec

Cybersecurity standards

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a Sr. Product Manager – Controls to own the product strategy, requirements, roadmap, and lifecycle management of Qcells controls, communications, and data acquisition solutions for energy storage and PV + storage applications.

The role will define product requirements for BESS controllers, site and plant controllers, energy management interfaces, data acquisition systems, gateways, communications, remote monitoring, and utility/grid integration. The Sr. Product Manager will translate customer, market, regulatory, and project requirements into scalable standard products while supporting configurable solutions required to address specific project and market needs.

This position will work closely with Qcells controls and software engineering, system engineering, applications engineering, sales, project execution, service, and external customers and partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own product strategy, roadmap, requirements, prioritization, and lifecycle management for Qcells controls, communications, and data acquisition products.


• Define detailed product features and functional requirements for BESS controllers, site/plant controllers, DAS, gateways, HMI, remote monitoring, and communication interfaces.


• Translate requirements from customers, utilities, developers, IPPs and EPCs into scalable product capabilities.


• Define requirements for integration with PCS, BESS, PV inverters, meters, protection equipment, utility systems, SCADA and third-party EMS platforms.


• Define communication and interoperability requirements including Modbus, DNP3, IEEE 2030.5, SunSpec and other applicable industry protocols.


• Lead product lifecycle from concept and business case through requirements, development, validation, launch, commercialization, and lifecycle support.


• Own product backlog and prioritization in collaboration with controls and software engineering teams, incorporating an MVP approach where appropriate to accelerate time to market.


• Define product validation, interoperability, cybersecurity, compliance, and certification requirements.


• Lead build-versus-buy assessments for controls, communications, software, and third-party platform capabilities.


• Maintain awareness of applicable requirements including IEEE 1547/1547.1, UL 1741, NERC requirements, utility interconnection requirements, and cybersecurity standards, as applicable to the product and market segment.


• Participate in design reviews and ensure product requirements, decisions, issues, and resolutions are effectively documented.


• Support product commercialization through product documentation, sales enablement, technical positioning, and internal training.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.


• 10+ years of relevant experience in power systems, renewable energy, energy storage, controls, SCADA, communications, applications engineering, product development, or related fields.


• 5+ years of product management, technical product management, project management, or product development experience involving controls, software, SCADA, data acquisition, or communications products.


• Experience working with utilities, developers, EPCs, IPPs, and system integrators in the U.S. market.


• Field or project experience deploying and integrating solar, storage, microgrid, or renewable plant control and data acquisition systems.


• Strong understanding of control architectures, network communications, SCADA, industrial communication protocols, and system integration.


• Familiarity with grid interconnection requirements, cybersecurity, and applicable standards for distributed and utility-scale energy resources.


• Familiarity with project lifecycle, commercial requirements, and contract structures for solar, storage, or renewable energy projects.

COMPENSATION:

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $184,900 – $226,100


• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $169,500 – $207,200


• Zone 3 (All others): $154,100 – $188,400

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

• Standing 20% of time


• Sitting 70% of time


• Walking 10% of time

Strength

• Pulling up to 10 Pounds


• Pushing up to 10 Pounds


• Carrying up to 10 Pounds


• Lifting up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

• Typing F


• Handling F


• Reaching F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

• Turning F


• Twisting F


• Bending O


• Crouching O


• Balancing N


• Climbing N


• Crawling N


• Kneeling N

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.