First Solar is looking to drive technical excellence, product integration, and market expansion by hiring a Manager – Application Engineering. This role will provide technical leadership and management of First Solar’s BOS and EPC interests, influence product roadmaps, and support the sale of technically sophisticated solutions globally.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of module product design, energy prediction, PV systems, and project construction.
- Expertise in Solar module technology, and industry trends thereof.
- Expertise in building codes, risk mapping and governing requirements of solar products.
- Strong knowledge of design and activities for construction projects, EPC means and methods, and detailed understanding in Balance of System components (structures, wiring harnesses, and inverters).
- Proficiency in cost estimation for procurement and construction of PV power plants.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and PV energy simulation software.
- Strong leadership skills with a history of managing a team of engineers.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and management of First Solar’s BOS and EPC interests while managing the team’s support of strategic, commercial and technical objectives.
- Influence product roadmaps, define product value positioning, promote technical transparency, and support the sale of technically sophisticated solutions at module and system levels globally.
- Responsible for integrating First Solar products into the solar industry ecosystem and developing solutions to enhance current and future product offerings.
- Serves as the primary technical authority on MBOS, EBOS, and EPC technical and commercial optimization of First Solar products.
- Manage the Application Engineering team, ensuring technical understanding of First Solar products in global markets to inform product and business strategy.
- Support troubleshooting, cost estimating, and maximize product competitiveness through technical economic optimizations.
- Provide technical application support for module and balance of system design and support.
Other
- 5+ years professional experience in PV Module/Systems/Project Development.
- 5+ years professional experience in renewables, utility, or construction-related fields.
- 5+ years of customer-facing experience (PV Module/Systems experience strongly preferred).
- Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple projects in parallel.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
