- Gain a thorough, in-depth knowledge of the companys current solar tracker control systems
- Become key point of contact for customers controls related issues
- Gain thorough understanding of PV project site controls commissioning requirements
- General knowledge of PV power plant electrical design and controls related electrical requirements.
- Work with the engineering and research and development teams to develop and implement solar tracker control system strategies.
- Work with controls system architect of the Tracker Manufacturer power plant systems engineering team to integrating with system, data science, software, and firmware engineering teams of the company
- Become familiar with the overall controls architecture, including existing tracker-related (e.g., NCUs, RSUs, TCUs, SPCs, Datahub)
- Become familiar with system controls documentation, including technical requirements, network and controls, wiring diagrams, IO address lists, SCADA/PLC architecture diagrams, BOMs
- Support Field Services Team in site commissioning (installation & troubleshooting of field issues)
- Support Technical Product Management teams in defining power plant block controls architecture short- and long-term roadmaps.
- Knowledge and understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements as it related to solar power plant design.
- Follow market trends and forecast needs for product enhancement.
- Work with development team to develop strategy for continuous innovation for product lines and work processes.
- Research customers' business practices and needs relative to new features and products.
- Propose new solutions based on customer input, surveys, imaginative interpretation of user needs, market needs analysis, and known technological solutions.
- Develop value-based pricing and compelling business models for development products.
- Contribute to annual and quarterly product roadmaps.
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Electrical Preferred)
- Masters Degree in Engineering a Plus
- 2-4 years of related experience
- FPGA Experience is a Plus
- Experience modelling power plant controls
- Experience with various communication protocols, including Modbus TCP/IP, CAN, Zigbee, SCADA is a Plus
- Experience in Utility Solar Market is a plus
- Familiarity with UL Certification
- Familiarity with international codes and standards
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to Travel up to 25%
- Professional Engineer Certificate is a Plus
- NABCEP Certification is a Plus
- Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
- Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
- Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
- Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
- Travel: up to 25% as needed
- Regular professional, office business setting
- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
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Description
This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business.
Solar FlexRack is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting industries. Solar FlexRack also offers full services, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services to address the actual site conditions of a project site. Solar FlexRack has completed over 3.5 GW of solar racking installations in over 40 U.S. states, 9 Canadian provinces and across the globe.
SUMMARY
The Controls Engineer will work with the engineering and research and development teams to gain a thorough understanding of the companys current solar tracker controls systems and assist in the in-house development of new control systems. This position reports to the Head of Engineering and Research and Development, or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is located in the greater Cleveland, Ohio area. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 25%.
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