PV/Solar System Engineer Offering Development
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Location: San Francisco, CA 94112
Description:
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Qcells' Offering Development Team is seeking a bright, self-motivated, mid-level PV/Solar System Engineer Offering Development to join our team.
As a member of the Offering Development Team, the successful candidate will develop strategies and policies to define Qcells' complete solar and storage solution level offerings of Qcells' own products and value-add partner components. This effort will maximize the value of Qcells' hardware products and complimentary software products to deliver a best-in-class complete solution to delight partners and homeowners. The PV/Solar System Engineer Offering Development will collaborate with marketing, sales, EnFin, product management, engineering teams, and other key internal and external Qcells' HES business stakeholders to define the requirements and optimize the complete solution to meet the needs of all sales channels. The requirements will also be validated with thorough market trends and competitor research to understand both the current state of the market and the predicted future state.
The requirements and strategy will be delivered to research and development, engineering, and development organizations in both HQCA and Hanwha Qcells Korea. The PV/Solar System Engineer Offering Development will coordinate product functions and schedules between the sales and development teams to ensure optimized product development and release.
A strong preference is for candidates with previous solar and storage experience and an electrical engineering or mechanical engineering degree. Solar business operations knowledge is also highly desired.
The onsite position is based out of our San Francisco office with up to 25% travel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.
*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Qcells' Offering Development Team is seeking a bright, self-motivated, mid-level PV/Solar System Engineer Offering Development to join our team.
As a member of the Offering Development Team, the successful candidate will develop strategies and policies to define Qcells' complete solar and storage solution level offerings of Qcells' own products and value-add partner components. This effort will maximize the value of Qcells' hardware products and complimentary software products to deliver a best-in-class complete solution to delight partners and homeowners. The PV/Solar System Engineer Offering Development will collaborate with marketing, sales, EnFin, product management, engineering teams, and other key internal and external Qcells' HES business stakeholders to define the requirements and optimize the complete solution to meet the needs of all sales channels. The requirements will also be validated with thorough market trends and competitor research to understand both the current state of the market and the predicted future state.
The requirements and strategy will be delivered to research and development, engineering, and development organizations in both HQCA and Hanwha Qcells Korea. The PV/Solar System Engineer Offering Development will coordinate product functions and schedules between the sales and development teams to ensure optimized product development and release.
A strong preference is for candidates with previous solar and storage experience and an electrical engineering or mechanical engineering degree. Solar business operations knowledge is also highly desired.
The onsite position is based out of our San Francisco office with up to 25% travel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up strategy and policy for hardware and software products for complete solutions
- Develop reference designs and cost models that include both hardware and installation labor costs to help with the optimization of product solutions
- Develop new offerings to be released under Qcells HES business
- Provide residential solar and solar + storage market trend & market intelligence to the sales and R&D (Analyze competitors' product & program & service portfolio and design.)
- Align with the internal sales organizations on product requirements, product roadmap, product offers, product features, and product introduction timelines.
- Support the offering introduction process in the North American markets, including product marketing materials for both internal and external use.
- Support cost analysis or risk assessment with the Planning team to set market sales price
- Ensure that offerings are properly launched, and partners and homeowners can utilize them appropriately across the various design tools and software platforms used in the U.S. residential market.
- Derive the optimal combination and development plan of software tools that can benefit partners, customers, and Qcells.
- B.S. degree in Engineering with 5 years of related experience or M.S. Degree with 3+ years or Ph.D. with 2+ years. OR equivalent combination of education and years of related experience
- Ability and proven experience to think creatively, learn quickly, and develop innovative solutions
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and with multiple teams.
- Well-organized and proven ability to manage both individual and collaborative team projects
- Strong understanding of value creation to the partner/installers and homeowners with rooftop solar systems especially in PV, solar inverters, batteries, EV chargers, Smart homes, and power electronics
- Knowledge/experience of residential energy product configurations for US homeowners
- 3+ years of experience in the residential sector delivering new products and services
- Strong communication skills with multi-national teammates in the US and other countries
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Proficient in Microsoft suite of products: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Experience with system design, installation construction standards (NEC/IBC/CBC), permitting/AHJ, utility interconnection, and product certification.
- Experience with solar software and business tools such as proposals, design, ordering, CRM, etc.
- Third Party Ownership (TPO) and financial products experience
- Understanding of solar and storage supply chain and logistics
Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.
*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.