Job Summary
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide paramount support for the Nextracker Operations Team with quick resolution for Owners &/or Contractors sites with product related questions or issues.
Will Accomplish By:
This is accomplished by leading, managing, and training the Nextracker field applications team both nationally & internationally via Teams/Zoom as well as in person: at Nextracker offices & on Nextracker construction sites.
The Manager of Field Applications will work collaboratively with Nextracker cross functional leadership including Head of Applications, Project managers, Quality, Project Engineering (US & International Managers assigned to PM project support), Tooling, Mechanical Engineering (destructive tests), Supply Chain, Document Management and Safety.
This position will be responsible for identifying field issues related to documentation, quality, or customer construction issues.
Customer facing skills are required with Nextracker cross-functional departments as well as owners, prime & secondary contractors.
Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:
Manage Field Applications Team, Field Customer Support
Manage personnel & train on correct Nextracker installation
Support Customers on Site for Key Product Release/Resolution of Issues
Evaluate field related issues to determine root cause (Six Sigma)
Installation error
Supplier quality (Non-Conformance)
Design Analysis for Cause
Evaluate compatibility of various Nextracker products and components
Components as-built
Replacement parts
Review Product Installation Documents
Installation Manuals
Construction Set
Technical Bulletins (TBN)
TBN’s to support field engineering changes
Update existing; or
Help recreate new TBNs (project specific or companywide)
Develop reports on overall installation of tracker and components
Analyze and suggest areas for value engineering to provide most ideal solutions
Reduce line items (PNs)
Standardization
Identify opportunities for tracker installation improvements and value engineering
Time Studies/Install Evaluation
Product Improvement Reports for Improved Installation
Ideal Candidate:
Field Applications Engineering experience, minimum 5 years
Management Experience, Direct or as Project or Construction Manager
Ability to Author Technical Documentation
Experience in Training Construction Personnel
Ability to analyze in Field Engineering Solutions with a Scope, Schedule Cost perspective to find most valued solution
Solar Tracker Experience minimum 2 years
Here is some of what you’ll need (required):
B.
S.
Mechanical Engineering or Extensive Field Knowledge for Mechanical Construction
Minimum 2 years of mechanical / structural engineering experience in solar trackers, PV panels, or other ground mounted solar tracking systems or applicable technology
Proven ability to solve complex problems
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
Documentation skills including Arena, PowerPoint, Jira, or similar platforms
Here are a few of our preferred experiences:
Designing and constructing ground-mounted solar racking systems (fixed or tracker)
Prior Field Leadership Roles: Engineering, Applications, Construction Manager, Superintendent
Pay Range (Applicable to California)
$95,600.
00 USD - $131,500.
00 USD Annual
Job Category
Design, Process & Technology Engineering
Relocation: Not eligible
Is Sponsorship Available?
No
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