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Sunrun · 3 days ago
Equipment Life Cycle Engineer
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$128K/yr - $157K/yr
10+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Track and analyze equipment degradation over time to predict performance drops and plan preemptive interventions. Use statistical analysis and modeling to forecast and mitigate potential failures.
Investigate and address the root causes of equipment failures to enhance reliability and longevity.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce downtime and maintenance costs, aiming for incremental reductions in failure rates year by year. Leverage experience from previous roles in developing low-cost fault detection systems and reliability improvements.
Perform thorough root cause analyses of equipment failures to identify and address underlying issues internal and with external independent engineers. Use Physics of Failure (PoF) methods to enhance the reliability of equipment and components.
Utilize failure analysis insights to implement targeted improvements in equipment design, operation, and maintenance strategies, reducing replacement costs. Apply experience from managing reliability testing and analysis of electrochromic devices and solar power plants.
Assess comprehensive costs of equipment, including maintenance, lost production, and other expenses, to inform procurement and maintenance decisions. Conduct extensive data analysis and modeling using tools like JMP, JSL scripts, and SQL.
Develop optimized maintenance schedules and lifecycle management strategies using cost analysis. Implement and oversee maintenance programs for various equipment types, including batteries and photovoltaic (PV) modules.
Implement strategies based on degradation analysis to ensure sustained operational efficiency and extend the useful life of equipment. Develop accelerated testing methods and physical acceleration models such as Arrhenius, Weibull, Coffin-Manson, and BET.
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including engineering, operations, and maintenance to align lifecycle management efforts with business objectives. Leverage experience in interacting with product development, engineering, and operations teams to create robust products and systems.
Document lifecycle management processes and prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate results, progress, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership. Provide detailed insights into equipment lifecycle status for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualification
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Required
Extensive Expertise: A minimum of 10+ years in the field of Reliability Engineering, specifically within the renewable energy sector, with significant experience managing the entire lifecycle of equipment. A substantial portion of this experience should be in Solar energy systems. This should be expressed through some combination of one or more of the following: Min ten years in solar industry, with at least 4 years in role that demonstrates subject matter expertise in the field of reliability engineering, Documented sole ownership or team participation in the publishing of at least one patent, with 5 or more preferred. Patent experience in the solar industry strongly preferred
Advanced Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an acute attention to detail. Proven track record of identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex issues in equipment performance and reliability.
Financial Acumen: Mastery in cost analysis and financial modeling specific to equipment maintenance and lifecycle management. Demonstrated ability to optimize costs while ensuring high equipment reliability and performance.
Technical Proficiency: Comprehensive knowledge of key equipment components, including inverters, PV modules, batteries, and EV chargers. Deep understanding of the technical specifications, failure modes, and maintenance requirements of these components.
Data Analysis Expertise: Extensive experience with advanced data analysis techniques, including querying databases and manipulating large datasets. Proficiency in using statistical tools and software to derive actionable insights from complex data sets.
Programming and Automation: Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) and automation tools. Proven experience in developing and implementing automation scripts to streamline equipment monitoring and maintenance processes.
Communication and Collaboration: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Experience in presenting complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, as well as executive leadership.
IT and Monitoring Tools: Solid understanding of monitoring tools and IT operations, with hands-on experience preferred. Ability to integrate and utilize these tools to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
Preferred
A postgraduate degree in at STEM program or equivalent experience is strongly preferred
Travel and Team Interaction: Willingness to travel up to 25%. Commitment to fostering a close-knit team environment that values and prioritizes personal interaction and collaboration.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Sunrun
Sunrun provides residential solar electricity, storage solutions, and clean energy services to homeowners.
10,001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (29)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.63BKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy CenterInvestecIdinvest Partners
2024-04-10Post Ipo Debt· $230M
2024-02-23Post Ipo Debt· $475M
2023-09-14Post Ipo Debt· $715M
Leadership Team
Mary Powell
CEO
James Allred
VP of Sales
Recent News
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