PV Field Testing Engineer
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JobgetherSolar PV testing
Based in United States, Coordinate across different time zones.Full-Time
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- Microsoft Office
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or another relevant four-year engineering or science discipline.
- Understand PV module components, solar photovoltaic systems, and their operating principles.
- Have experience in PV testing or inspection, operations and maintenance, electrical work, or related work with commercial or utility-scale PV systems; this experience is preferred.
- Have practical experience with I-V curve tracing, Megger testing, infrared scanning, visual inspection, multimeter use, and safe commissioning or inspection practices.
- Experience interpreting electroluminescence images, I-V curve traces, or PV module and cell testing data is an advantage.
- NABCEP certification is preferred.
- OSHA 10/30 certification, fall-protection training, arc-flash training, lockout/tagout experience, and knowledge of specialized protective equipment are desirable.
- Demonstrate analytical, organizational, record-keeping, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to data accuracy and technical detail.
- Be proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
- Be able to work independently and collaborate with a team across different time zones.
- Be willing and physically able to work outdoors in demanding conditions, including desert and winter environments, nighttime assignments, extended standing, and climbing stairs and ladders.
- Be able to travel up to approximately 80% of the time, maintain a valid passport, and meet applicable employment requirements, including any required pre-employment drug screening.
Responsibilities
- Travel to client locations throughout the United States to inspect, test, audit, and verify commissioning of solar PV systems and components.
- Perform I-V curve tracing, Megger testing, infrared scanning, visual inspections, and multimeter measurements.
- Conduct field activities in accordance with technical, commercial, safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
- Analyze field and test data, identify issues or performance concerns, and contribute to accurate technical reports.
- Troubleshoot testing and commissioning issues and coordinate resolutions with onsite stakeholders.
- Support safe testing practices, data management, and quality-control procedures during PV inspections.
- Coordinate work with client representatives, site personnel, and internal technical teams.
- Use and maintain specialized testing equipment, tools, and field devices.
- Conduct quality-control audits at PV manufacturing facilities as required.
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