Samuel Knight, are working with a global leader in technology, research and development specializing in PV inverter system solution and energy storage equipment for residential, commercial, and utility-scale PV applications. Founded in 1997, with a 20-year track record of growth and success, they are a customer-oriented and innovation-led organization focused on R&D development and investing.

To date, they have over 79 Gigawatts deployed globally, making them the world's leading PV inverter manufacturer, with 16 subsidiaries worldwide. they offer a wide range of solutions and services and are committed to motivating people and businesses to adopt “Green and Effective” electricity and spread our efforts to making the Earth greener and cleaner through carbon dioxide reduction.

About the position:

This is a very dynamic and fast-track position reporting to the Field Service Supervisor. You will be the key member of the service team and the technical point of contact for our sales teams for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale businesses.

What you will do:

• Perform as a lead on complex field engineering assignments for Battery Storage and PV applications.
• Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning of Battery storage systems (AC & DC couple) and PV solar inverters, achieving the milestones agreed with utility scale customers.
• Perform and/or lead Preventive Maintenance projects as needed.
• Perform a variety of engineering assignments involving technology applications related to the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of central and string solar inverters.
• Perform electrical and electronic troubleshooting and testing of solar inverters and their components in the field or in the laboratory. Use of PQA and oscilloscope is required as needed.
• Perform troubleshooting in your assigned region to investigate solar plant issues such as DC array grid faults, inverter design issues, and utility grid transients.
• Provide feedback to the engineering team on possible mechanical and electrical design improvements.
• Lead upgrade projects (software and hardware) in the field and interact with customers to explain the technical scope of the project.
• Work with customer EMS/SCADA engineers to set up systems communication and parameters.
• Create Field Service procedures if there are none available for troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Participate on training material for some customers as requested by the Training Manager.
• Research alternative components that can be used in the field.
• Take the lead in some projects such as upgrades or retrofits as well as commissioning.
• Independently perform a range of field service tasks involving communication with Factory Engineering and Customer's solar plant engineer.
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistic, financial, and program management disciplines to maintain the solar plants.
• Help on the repair activities in the Service center.
• Prepare, deliver, and submit field reports to customer and management.
• Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
• Conduct site visits, experimental investigations, and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.

What you need:

• 7 years of overall experience in the engineering field.
• 3 years of experience in Battery Storage systems and 2 years for solar inverters.
• Ability to work with test equipment and hand tools as required.
• Customer service, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to closely follow instructions and pre-established procedures/SOPs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• OSHA, NSPA70A, and Electrical Safety certifications.

Why you should join us:

• Make a real impact on the future of renewable energy.
• Join a growing and dynamic team.
• Work on challenging and rewarding projects.
• Opportunity to travel and work on a variety of projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Caught your interest? feel free to reach out to hugh.roke@samuel-knight.com for more infromation

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person