Senior Solar PV Test Engineer

Senior Solar PV Test Engineer, Hybrid, Lead and Mentor Engineers, Design Custom Test Programs

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Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an engineering-focused testing provider serving the photovoltaic industry. Our work centers on evaluating solar modules against established industry standards, giving clients across the PV sector an independent look at how their products perform. We partner with organizations throughout the solar space, from routine standards testing to more demanding, custom requirements.

Why join us?

• Excellent Benefits - 100% Medical Coverage for Employee + Family!
• Generous PTO Package!
• Profit Sharing Bonus!
• Fantastic Culture and Work/Life Balance!
• Room for Advancement!

Job Details

This senior engineering role sits within a testing services provider for photovoltaic modules. You will handle a portfolio of complex client projects, design custom test programs, lead a small group of junior engineers and act as a technical expert for higher-value accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a large and complex portfolio of client projects, including custom and large-scale work and the quotes that go with them.
• Build custom test programs and project scopes for clients with technically demanding needs.
• Personally run PV module projects that call for the highest level of technical judgment.
• Check junior engineers' test results and client reports for technical accuracy and completeness before they go to the client.
• Lead up to three junior engineers, assigning and prioritizing their project work and acting as their daily technical point of contact.
• Coach junior engineers on test methods, report writing, scheduling and client communication, and keep track of their training.
• Act as the main customer contact for complex, higher-value accounts and as a subject matter expert in at least one technical area.
• Take ownership of a specialization track, such as data analytics, process improvement or industry communication, including presenting at conferences.
• Analyze test data and share insights with customers, the company and the wider PV industry.
• Work with the technical team to meet project goals and deliverables.
• Partner with the sales team to grow group revenue by retaining and expanding client relationships.

Needed:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or a Master's degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a Master's degree
• Experience testing PV modules to IEC/UL standards
• Proven ability to design custom, non-standard test programs
• Experience managing complex client accounts
• Experience reviewing other engineers' technical work and reports
• Experience mentoring less experienced engineers or technicians

Nice to have:

• Python and/or PVsyst for data analytics or modeling
• Process or workflow improvement initiatives, including AI integration
• Structured technical peer review
• Presenting technical work at industry conferences or client forums

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