PV Product Engineer

  • Dallas, TX
  • Solar

Job Description

As a PV Product Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and enhancement of our utility-scale PV string solutions. You will play a crucial role in advancing the string PV technologies in utility-scale projects and maximizing the efficiency and reliability of string PV inverters.

Why You Should Apply:

  • Remote/Hybrid Opportunity
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401k matching plan
  • Tier 1 inverter manufacturer
  • Focus on Employee Engagement
  • Innovative and growing product lines

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed analysis and evaluation of existing PV inverter designs to identify opportunities for optimization, controls, features and safety improvement.
  • Work closely with R&D team on proposing and verifying new product features.
  • Lead collaborations with cross-functional teams, including overseas R&D, application engineers and 3rd party testing labs to test and improve utility solutions, including PV inverters, BOS, medium voltage transformers, etc.
  • Conduct testing and validation of  string inverters and BOS to ensure they meet or exceed performance and safety requirements.
  • Perform troubleshooting and resolve technical issues related to products.
  • Perform power electronics analysis, simulations, hardware-in-the-loop technologies to model and optimize PV inverter performance, ensuring robust and efficient operation.
  • Travel: 25% to visit customers and project sites in the US

Skills/Qualifications

  • MS in Electrical Engineering.
  • Solid understanding of the theory and application of solar PV systems, strong experience with power electronics topologies and PV inverter architecture.
  • 3 more years of relevant hands-on hardware experience in power electronics (AC/DC, DC/DC & DC/AC) design and testing.
  • Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations for PV inverters, including UL standards, NEC, and relevant grid codes.
  • Experience with large utility scale solar projects.
  • Proficiency with basic EE tools (Oscilloscopes, multi-meters, grid simulators, etc.).
  • Ability to work in a customer-facing role, providing technical guidance, support, and effective communication to clients.
  • Mandarin language proficiency is a plus.