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Test Development Manager in Mountain View

Sun, 12 May 2013 01:56:01 GMT

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Director of Systems Engineering in Mountain View

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:46:56 GMT

Director of Systems Engineering

The Director of Systems Engineering is responsible for developing optimized solutions to the overall systems architecture and design for new CPV systems, including the Skyline modules, 1-axis trackers and controllers, mounting/foundation equipment, inverters, grid-connect gear, system monitoring/controls/communications, field design (spacing, alignment methodologies), weather stations, operations and maintenance solutions. The Systems Engineering Director works independently and as a team member to ensure optimization of the overall systems costs and risks by working collaboratively with the other engineering leads for the components and subsystems. Optimization of the system costs will be achieved by developing analytical cost & performance modeling tools and working with module design team, tracker design team, and external suppliers/partners of BOS (balance of system) equipment on the right design and cost tradeoffs in these areas. Proper identification and documentation of the interfaces required between the relevant design elements will be required to enable independent, yet tightly coupled, design efforts to proceed in parallel towards the optimized overall system design.

We seek an individual who will provide an entrepreneurial focus to helping lead overall system solutions and architecture directions. A successful candidate will be expected to interact with a wide variety of groups both within Skyline and externally. Examples of these interactions include working closely with operations to build efficient logistical systems, internally driving compliance with national/regional codes and certification requirements, and working with channel partners for product installation and sales.

The Systems Engineering Director will be responsible for architecture of the overall solution. Experience managing complex and multi-disciplinary products is required. Prior systems or product design management experience is required. Direct management of hardware systems products in the solar PV market is a plus.

Responsibilities

– Develop optimized overall system design including the modules, trackers and controllers, mounting/foundation equipment, inverters, and other subsystems.
– Develop analytical cost & performance modeling tools
– Ensure all component and subsystem designs are being developed with proper interfaces for smooth integration.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Core Level Qualifications

– M.S. in engineering or equivalent (Ph.D. preferred)
– 2+ years experience in the solar industry desired
– 5+ years in the role of Engineering Manager or Director required
– Strong technical orientation
– Excellent leadership, teamwork & persuasion skills
– Experience managing developing complex systems designs

Technical Skills

The candidate must have some level of proficiency in:

– Solar PV power systems, including: module technologies; installation, operations and maintenance processes
– Power generation/distribution networks and grid-tied distributed generation requirements
– Remote telemetry and communications technologies

Non-Technical Skills

– Excellent written and verbal skills are essential
– Ability to document subsystems requirements via interface requirements documents
– Teamwork – the ability to work both with teams, and across multiple teams of members without reporting responsibility to the position
– Ability to make decisions independently and/or as part of team
– Entrepreneurial mindset

Please send a position-specific cover letter and resume in text or pdf format to careers@skyline-solar.com
About Skyline Solar

Skyline Solar is an early-stage privately-funded photovoltaics startup located in Silicon Valley . Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Director, PV Design in Mountain View

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:46:56 GMT

Skyline Solar is seeking a seasoned Director of PV Design to own development of photovoltaic module product development. This will include directing the internal design efforts on PV cell, mechanical components, packaging, electrical and process design for Skyline’s HGS module. You will also collaborate closely with internal and external global supply and manufacturing partners to optimize the design for manufacturability and low cost.

Success requires deep experience in PV device, packaging, production and test environments. This experience positions you to efficiently arrive at critical design and process decisions to strike the right balance between performance, reliability and cost. You will interact with a wide variety of groups both within and external to Skyline.

Primary Responsibilities
• Drive product development of silicon-based photovoltaic modules optimized for large-scale systems.
• Work closely with manufacturing, reliability and quality functions to ensure product design robustness, capabilities of suppliers and manufacturing partners and timely product certification

Qualifications
• M.S . in electrical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years PV module product development experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver product designs suitable for mass production
• Broad based experience in DFM issues and field failure modes relating to PV modules and systems
• Experience with concentrating PV systems a plus

Non-Technical Skills
• Excellent technical and team leadership skills
• Strategic vision planning and the ability to translate this into an actionable plan
• Team player with a track record of success working with cross-functional teams

How to apply
Please send a position-specific cover letter and resume to careers@skyline-solar.com. Include position title in the subject line.

About Skyline Solar
Skyline Solar is an early-stage privately-funded photovoltaics startup located in Silicon Valley. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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EE, PV Systems Engineer in Mountain View

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:58:57 GMT

You will be a major contributor on cross-functional development teams that will be creating innovative concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) products. You will be responsible for the detailed understanding of the Electrical needs of our CPV product from the Electrical model of our module (receiver), to defining field wiring architecture and Inverter strategy. You will also be part of the team that defines the specifications for our Tracker control system as well as our overall site control and monitoring scheme.

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Sr. Test Engineer in Mountain View

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:58:57 GMT

Extend the existing capability to develop test hardware and software. Tackle high priority projects essential to support Pilot and volume production plans. Focus on tools and capability necessary to characterize new designs, materials, and Solar-Cell technology. Defining projects and managing cross-functional teams that include our equipment suppliers, CM partners and contract engineering partners during time of peak workload. Isolating and describing failure modes and mechanisms that manifest as failure symptoms in pilot and production processes, and in installed systems.

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Reliability Engineer in Mountain View

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:58:57 GMT

Reliability Engineer

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Reliability Engineer in Mountain View

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:58:57 GMT

Job Description:

Skyline is looking for a reliability engineer with experience developing test methods for evaluating tracker systems and inverter systems. You will lead and project manage the test plans you develop for these designs whether done internally or not. You will work closely with the engineering team in providing reliability insight to the design. You will also will establish good relationships with the suppliers and evaluate their reliability plans strengths and weaknesses and provide guidance.

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Sr. Materials Scientist in Mountain View

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:58:57 GMT

The Materials Scientist is responsible for developing optimized solutions to the wide
array of materials that are a part of Skyline’s products, including polymers, overcoats,
dielectrics, encapsulents, and thin film coatings. As the Materials Scientist, you will
work independently and as a team member to ensure materials characterization and
optimization for both overall cost and reliability risks by working collaboratively with the
other engineers for the components and subsystems. You will be responsible for
developing knowledge based accelerated stress conditions to test various critical
materials, and responsible for defining failure analysis protocols to evaluate all suspected
materials-based failures.

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