SMA Solar Technology AG is the world’s largest solar inverter manufacturer with expected sales in excess of 1 billion USD for 2009. SMA is the only vendor that has a complete product range for any module type and any power class. This applies to grid tied applications as well as island and backup systems.
The solar inverter is the most important component in any solar power system: it converts the direct current (DC) generated by the photovoltaic cells into alternating current (AC) suitable for the electrical grid. In addition, it is an intelligent system manager, responsible for yield monitoring and grid management. SMA’s products are sold under the brand names Sunny Boy, Sunny Central and Sunny Island.
SMA is headquartered in Germany and represented by twelve sales and service subsidiaries on four continents. This group of companies employs more than 3,000 employees and has been distinguished several times in previous years with awards for its outstanding performance as an employer. Since 2008, SMA has been listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the TecDax.
SMA expects the solar market in the United States to become the largest market in the world in the near future. In order to provide innovative inverters to the fast growing number of U.S. customers, SMA will establish a major manufacturing plant in the Western United States in 2009. The manufacturing plant, with an initial capacity of just under 1 Gigawatt, will produce Sunny Boy, Sunny Central and Sunny Island inverters for the North American solar markets. During the first stage of operations, we plan to grow our work force to approximately 700 (including temporary staff). Be with us from the start as our
Inverter Test Engineering-Mgr and Team Mbrs
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Key responsibilities:
- Designs, establishes, organizes and supervises the Inverter Test Engineering team and department.
- Responsible for the installation, maintenance and optimal operating condition of the test equipment and system.
- Coordinates and conducts test reviews in close cooperation with Headquarters.
- Performs high voltage power electronics inverter testing for inverter and control module integration and validation.
- Manages projects, conducts troubleshooting analysis and formulates fault management strategies.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Has a bachelor’s degree or other equivalent education in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other related area.
- Has at least 7 years of professional experience in Electrical Power-especially hi voltage, Electronics Manufacturing or other related area, ideally with a solid understanding of electronic control cabinets and computer programming.
- Has proven experience in project management, preferably in manufacturing.
- Must be computer literate, preferably with experience using LabView, Linux, SQL Databases, Java, SAP, planning systems/approaches and measurement tools.
- Has a target-driven and results-orientated work ethic.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills and be able to work alone or as part of a team.
- Must be willing to travel in the U.S. and internationally (on a regular basis).
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Please submit resumes to: Regina.Matthews@SMA-America.com