Position Overview:

The Application Engineer will be the primary owner of compatibility issues between PV, racking systems, Inverter, charge controller and home energy storage system as well as providing pre-sales and after-sales supports to customers. In addition to solving any certification and qualification issues, this position will be the contact for expert opinions on compatibility, both internally and externally. Although this position is based in Ontario or the San Jose Bay Area, CA, it requires up to 20% traveling. It will report to the Vice President of Products & Solutions or an assigned lead.

Responsibilities:

• Align with the factories and other organizations on technology roadmap, product offering, product features and product introduction timelines;
• Own PV application topics, including racking compatibility, inverter compatibility, module level power electronics compatibility, code compliance
• Be the internal and external contact person for expert advice, compatibility sign-off, and system design assistance on mechanical, structural, and electrical system design topics.
• Pre-sales application engineering supports to the internal teams and customers, including testing application cases, creating application notes, providing application guidance to customers, and assisting closing sales deals
• After-sales application engineering supports internal teams and customers, including assisting customers in their project designs, constructions, commissioning, operations, maintenance, complaints, warranty coverage processing, field trouble-shooting and factory quality improvements
• Provide product training and promote Renogy solutions to customers and the sales team; represent Renogy at tradeshows and conferences
• Stay up to date on PV technologies and industry trends by taking part in technical meetings and industry shows

Required Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Engineering or Physical sciences (including Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Physics) with 6 years of relevant experience, or a MS Degree in Engineering or Physical sciences (including Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Physics) with 4 years of relevant experience in the PV or Home energy storage industries
• Must be an expert of at least one, and knowledgeable about at least an additional one, of the following areas:
• PV for applications in the residential, C&I, and utility segments
• Inverter, micro-inverter, optimizer, electrical system components
• Testing, certification, and qualification of PV and racking
• PV products, manufacturing, and quality • Familiarity with US product safety and building codes, as well as PV and HES certification standards
• Demonstrated successful customer support track records in a fast-paced tech industry • Extensive experience working with cross-functional teams and individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Strong professional integrity and sense of ownership of statements and assignments
• Self-motivated, requires minimum supervisions, and have proven track record of reliability and work ethic
• Take assignments with sense of urgency; deliver solutions and results in a timely manner; can-do mentality, pro-active working attitude, and hands-on approach
• Good communication skills with customers, management, and internal teams
• Excellent command of English
• Good business acumen; strong sense of technical issue, customer service and business result relationships
• Flexible, team-player, attention-to-detail, pro-active and responsible working attitudes
• Must be authorized to work in the US