Technical Services Engineer

Nextpower LLC, USA; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower LLC in Fremont, California, is seeking a Technical Service Engineer to provide technical support for Nextpower's solar tracking systems worldwide. You will interface with customers to plan network configurations, commission projects, and troubleshoot issues on site and remotely, while training personnel and contributing to product development.

The role requires strong problem-solving, superb communication, and up to 20% travel, with an annual salary range of $100,000–$110,000 for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial or equivalent power generation and commissioning experience.
• Experience supporting Utility-scale and DG projects.
• Experience with power generation troubleshooting and controls systems.
• Experience with solar tracking systems.
• Knowledge of PV technology and its applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with Salesforce Service Cloud.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for mechanical, electrical, quality, communication, and installation issues for Nextpower's customers worldwide.
• Interface with customers or installers to plan network configuration and adjust field equipment to meet plans.
• Interface with field personnel to commission projects and troubleshoot problems.
• Test and commission Nextpower tracker installations and train onsite staff and partner companies.
• Provide tracker controller expertise and support controller commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
• Manage controller commissioning process for customer acceptance and warranty placement.
• Support product development, sales, and marketing as requested.
• Schedule onsite training, maintenance programs, subcontractor training, quality control.
• Develop reports, service proposals, and procedure manuals; create PowerPoint presentations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Renewable energy knowledge

PV technology knowledge

Microsoft Office

Salesforce Service Cloud

O&M experience

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial or equivalent power generation and commissioning experience

Tools

Salesforce Service Cloud

Job description

Job Description: Job Description Fremont, California USA Job Title: Technical Service Engineer Reports to: Technical Services Manager

About Nextpower

Nextpower is one of the most promising, fastest growing companies in today's solar industry. We design and manufacture next generation PV tracking systems that dramatically improve the economics of solar power. Applications range from distributed generation (DG) to massive utility-scale power plants across domestic and international markets. It is an exciting time to join Nextpower as we expand our team to meet the challenges of rapid growth in the B2B solar industry. With one of the most experienced management teams in solar, category-leading products, and a fortified technology roadmap, Nextpower is making a dramatic impact on the power plant of the future.

Technical Services Overview

The Technical Services Team provides the highest quality of customer support through its various technical support lines. Technical Services responds to incoming service calls, email requests, and case requests utilizing the Service Cloud case management system. The Technical Service Team works together to provide our internal team, and our customers with a resolution on all types of technical issues, customer challenges and concerns.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for mechanical, electrical, quality, communication, and installation issues for Nextpower's customers worldwide, ensuring a best-in-class customer experience and providing product and systems expertise to maximize customer production value
• Interface with customers or installers to plan network configuration and adjust field equipment to comply with the plans
• Interface with field personnel to commission projects and troubleshoot problems
• Test and commission Nextpower tracker installations and provide training to onsite Nextpower employees and partner companies
• Provide tracker controller expertise, supporting controller commissioning process and on-going maintenance
• Manage controller commissioning process for customer acceptance of Nexpower tracker installations for placement of warranty
• Support product development, sales, and marketing as requested
• Schedule onsite training, maintenance programs, subcontractor training, quality control
• Works with cross functional team providing input to work instructions, material, or product changes to ensure superior quality of products
• Ability to write reports, service proposals, and procedure manuals
• Develop PowerPoint presentations
• Give in-person and remote customer, and internal, presentations
• Work closely with Remote Monitoring Team providing in the field repairs and documenting all issues
• Manage field testing of prototype and beta product lines
• Support in the development of controller technical documentation for Commissioning and O&M, including revision control
• Supports Nextpower system design, product development, sales, and marketing as requested
• Have strong customer care experience and be able to effectively communicate resolutions for customer concerns
• Internal customer voice. An advocate for the customer within Nextpower
• Attends all Case Management meeting each morning M-F 7:30am PST
• Maintains all assigned company and safety training, and other required training
• Cross functional support to team

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or equivalent power generation and commissioning experience preferred..
• Strong understanding of customer and technical support for Utility-scale and DG projects
• Extensive experience with power generation troubleshooting & various controls systems
• Extensive experience with solar tracking systems
• Strong drive for Renewable Energy Industry Development
• Strong knowledge of PV technology and its applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft office
• Proficiency in Salesforce Service cloud
• Proficiency in dealing with customer support and O&M issues
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Up to 20% travel required

Benefits

• We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more.
• Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation.
• All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents.
• For more information on Nextpowers benefits please view our company website at www.Nextpower.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $100,000.00-$110,000.00. (Applicable to California)

About Nextpower – Extended Vision

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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