Job Description:
Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:
- Travel to customer sites (up to 25% of the time)
- Evaluate compatibility of various Nextracker products and components
- Supervise or Train on correct NX Tracker installation
- For Applications Technical Support on all of NX Tracker systems
- Evaluate field related issues to determine root cause
- Installation error – construction deviation reports (CDR); or
- Supplier quality – non-conformance reports (NCR)
- Troubleshoot tooling or Teams with Tooling for live support, only as needed (without NX Tooling support on site)
- Applications Team – Document Review (50-75% time)
- Foundations including NX Anchor
- Installation manuals
- Engineering documents
- Construction sets
- Technical bulletins: work collaboratively with Document Management to create and/or edit Technical Bulletins with Engineering input to support quick response to jobsites under construction
- Develop reports on overall installation of tracker and components
- Identify opportunities for tracker installation improvements and value engineering
- Analyze and suggest areas for value engineering to provide most ideal solutions
- Review and respond to Request for Information (RFI) (10%+ time)
Here is some of what you’ll need (required):
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering or extensive field knowledge for mechanical trackers
- 5-10 years of mechanical / structural engineering experience in solar trackers, PV panels, or other ground mounted solar tracking systems or applicable technology
- Self-motivated, independent, technical aptitude and excellent interpersonal skills
- Comfortable in a dynamic atmosphere with a rapidly expanding customer base and product offering
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate professionally verbally, in writing and with presentations
- Proven ability to solve complex problems
- Documentation skills (know or learn) (75% time as noted above):
- NX Applications including: Box, Arena, NetSuite, UltiPro, Workday, Confluence, SkyTrust & new applications as developed
- Travel requests (TRQs) & booking your own travel (flights, rental car, accommodations) to Project sites through All Business Class travel
Here are a few of our preferred experiences:
- Prior field leadership role(s): Applications, Solar Superintendent, Superintendent, Construction Manager, Field Engineering, Quality Superintendent/Manager
- Structural load testing and validation
- Designing and constructing ground-mounted solar racking systems (fixed or tracker)
Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com.
Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000-$111,000.
Nextracker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing:
At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.
For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.
Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.