Manager, Performance Engineer

Manager, Performance Engineering
We currently seek a high caliber Manager, Performance Engineering for a long-term basis (Direct Hire) within our client’s team of experienced solar professionals. Based in San Jose, CA

Job Description:
• The R&D team is seeking a dynamic Manager of Performance Engineering who will lead the modeling, field testing, and performance validation efforts for our current and next generation solar roofing products.
• This exciting role will report to the Senior Director of Roof Integration and work with the R&D, Product Management, System Design, and Field Services teams to help drive continuous improvements across all our product platforms.
• The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in solar performance engineering, a passion for innovative solar technologies, a strong attention to detail, and must thrive in a fast-paced environment
What will you do?
• Guide, mentor, and help grow our in-house capabilities for solar performance modeling, field testing, metrology, data analytics, diagnostics, and fleet monitoring
• Develop detailed test plans, schedules, and resource requirements for in-lab and in-field tests of solar systems at all life cycles of product development
• Drive successful execution of in-lab and in-field test plans, including collaboration with and coordination of third-party resources
• Manage the design, procurement and/or fabrication of test apparatus and data logging systems for in-lab and in-field solar tests
• Coordinate the development or validation of new and improved models and tools for energy production estimation
• Report results of field tests, model validation, and fleet performance analysis back into the product development pipeline to support design verification and design improvement

Job Requirements:
• Minimum MSc or BS in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in solar energy performance modeling and monitoring specifically
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