Sr. Technical Analyst

Qcells North America

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Job summary

Qcells North America is seeking a Sr. Technical Analyst to act as the deep-domain technical authority for PV modules and racking systems on the AVL. The role collaborates with multiple teams to ensure module readiness and third-party racking coverage across a broad vendor landscape.

Based in San Francisco, CA, the position may allow remote work in exceptional cases with travel up to 25% to support installations, pilots, and RMAs.

Qualifications

Deep-domain authority for PV modules and mounting systems.
Experience in residential solar and vendor landscape.
Lead readiness reviews and coordinate with module organization.
Audit third-party design libraries and data accuracy.
Knowledge of NEC, UL, IEC standards.

Responsibilities

Own technical evaluation, OEM qualification, onboarding, and AVL refresh for modules and racking.
Define module and racking parameters and maintain compatibility matrices.
Run AVL readiness reviews for full module portfolio and variants.
Attend pilot installations and RMAs; deliver technical training.
Author and maintain AVL requirements documents and knowledge base.
Provide technical input to Team IRA on policy aspects.

Skills

PV modules

Racking systems

Technical governance

Salesforce & Airtable

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Aurora Solar

Solargraf

OpenSolar

Salesforce

Airtable

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for aSr. Technical Analyst to join the Team AVL Tech SMEs sub-pod withinEnFin'sOffering Development organization to serve as the deep-domain technical authority for all photovoltaic modules and racking / mounting systems on theEnFinApproved Vendor List (AVL). The ideal candidate will have experience in residential solar with broad coverage of the PV module and roof-mount racking vendor landscape and will work closely with the Sr. Technical Analyst BESS/Inverter , the AVL Integrations Engineer, the AVL Project Management sub-pod, Team IRA, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Field Operations, and the Qcellsin-house module organization. Note:Qcellsmanufactures modules but does not produce racking, so racking coverage is exclusively third-party while Qcellsmodule readiness across variant breadth is a primary internal-alignment responsibility.

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a Sr. Technical Analyst to join the Team AVL Tech SMEs sub-pod withinEnFin'sOffering Development organization to serve as the deep-domain technical authority for all photovoltaic modules and racking / mounting systems on theEnFinApproved Vendor List (AVL). The ideal candidate will have experience in residential solar with broad coverage of the PV module and roof-mount racking vendor landscape and will work closely with the Sr. Technical Analyst BESS/Inverter , the AVL Integrations Engineer, the AVL Project Management sub-pod, Team IRA, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Field Operations, and the Qcellsin-house module organization. Note:Qcellsmanufactures modules but does not produce racking, so racking coverage is exclusively third-party while Qcellsmodule readiness across variant breadth is a primary internal-alignment responsibility.

This position will be based out of our San Francisco, CA office with an in-office schedule set at the direct manager’s discretion in accordance with the company policies and procedures. Remote may be considered in exceptional cases. Travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Own technical evaluation, OEM qualification, technical onboarding, and annual AVL technical refresh for modules (QcellsQ.PEAK / Q.TRON families, REC, Panasonic, LG,Silfab, Mission Solar, Jinko, Trina, Canadian Solar, Longi, JA Solar,Maxeon/SunPower) and racking systems (IronRidge, Unirac,SnapNrack, Pegasus,QuickMountPV,EcoFasten, Roof Tech, S-5!, K2 Systems,Schletter); lead technical scoring on RFPs and report quality and reliability trends at QBRs.
Own the accuracy of module and racking records in theAirtableAVL golden record — setpoints, datasheet parameters, structural ratings, certifications — and audit third-party design tool libraries (Aurora,Solargraf, Solo,OpenSolar) for accurate product representation; partner with the AVL Integrations Engineer on schema mapping into Salesforce Master Equipment.
Define authoritative technical parameters for each approved module (Pmax, Voc,Isc, temperature coefficients, NOCT, degradation curves, UL 61730 / IEC 61215, fire class, hail rating) and structural parameters for each racking system (ASCE 7 wind/snow ratings, PE-stamped engineering by state, supported roof types, span tables, UL 2703 grounding/bonding, attachment / flashing compatibility); maintain module + racking + attachment + flashing compatibility matrices.
Run pre-launch AVL readiness reviews on the fullQcellsmodule portfolio and its many variants — Q.PEAK DUO and Q.TRON families, power-classbinning's, all-black vs silver-frame variants, modules paired with theQcellsQ.MI microinverter (directly integrated or attached to the module backside), and successor platforms; coordinate readiness milestones with theQcellsmodule organization.
Attend pilot installations, support O&Mescalationsand RMAs (leak claims, racking corrosion, module glass / cell failures), and conduct failure-mode analysis; deliver technical training to internal teams and external TPO partners.
Author andmaintainthe AVL requirements documents for PV module and racking products on the AVL Hub — defining the technical, certification, structural, and compatibility bar (UL 61730, UL 2703, IEC 61215, ASCE 7, NEC, IBC / IRC, interconnection) that OEMs must clear for approval. Curate the virtualdata roominAirtablethat holds OEM-submitted compliance records, certification artifacts, structural / PE-stamped engineering coverage by jurisdiction, and supporting documentation for products applying to and approved on the AVL; ensure records are complete, current, and auditable for AVL governance, AHJ inquiries, and FMV / capital markets reviews.
Author tech memos, install guides, integration diagrams, and troubleshooting guides as source content for the AVL Hub knowledge base; partner with the AVL Project Management sub-pod on packaging and distribution.
Provide product-domain technical input to Team IRA on DCA / FEOC / Safe Harbor / IRA
45Y /
48E matters (Team IRA owns the policy-compliance evidence); supply technical traceability artifacts to Strategy, Finance, and Capital Markets when FMV models are challenged or audited.
Partner with the Product & Commercial Strategy Manager on joint decisions: AVL add/retire calls, vendor QBRs, buy-vs-partner decisions forQcellsin-house products, and setpoint accuracythrough toFMV.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, structural, or civil engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent experience / licensing including a minimum of 8+ years of professional experience including 5+ years directly relevant to this role and 2-3+ years in solar.
Demonstrated breadth and depth across the residential and small-commercial PV module and roof-mount racking vendor landscape — fluentincompetitive positioning, failure modes, andinstallation ofdifferentiators.
Hands-on working knowledge of at least two PV / storage modeling platforms (Aurora Solar,Solargraf, Solo,OpenSolar, PVsyst, SAM,HelioScope) including how module and racking libraries are structured.
Strong grasp of module datasheet parameters,degradationand loss factors, racking structural setpoints (ASCE 7, span tables, attachment patterns), and modeling assumptions that drive production estimates.
Workingproficiencywith Salesforce andAirtable— ordemonstratedability to become proficient quickly.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements: NEC, IBC / IRC, ASCE 7, UL 61730, UL 2703, interconnection processes.
Strong written and verbal communication and professional presence; this role authors technical content that becomes EnFin'ssource of truth andrepresentsEnFinto OEM partners and external stakeholders.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage competing priorities, and deliver results under tight timelines.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferredqualifications

NABCEP PV Installation Professional, PV Design Specialist, or PV Technical Sales certification.
Hands-on PV / racking installation, inspection, or structural review experience.
P.E. license or prior work alongside structural PE reviewers for residential and commercial solar.
Experience working on or alongside a Smart Quote / design-to-proposal tool, vendor PIM, or equipment master-data program.
Familiarity with AI-assisted content review, RAG-based knowledge tooling, or MCP integrations.
Interest in scalable clean energy solutions and solar business operations.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (”HQCA”) is aQcellscompany, 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. Weprovidean opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industryofthe future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

Tocomply withthe Rehabilitation Act of1973the essential physical,mentaland environmental requirements for this job are listed below. Theseare requirementsnormally expectedto performregularjob duties.Incumbentmust be able to successfully performall ofthe 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

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.