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Company

National Renewable Energy Laboratory · 16 hours ago

Researcher III - Proposed title: Researcher III - Inverter & Power Electronics Cost Modeling Analyst

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Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $143K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Leading cost modeling efforts to analyze the costs of power electronics systems, specifically for use in solar and battery systems.

Conducting in-depth analysis of the domestic inverter supply chain, including the identification of principal suppliers, component sourcing, and the role of imports in inverter technologies.

Collecting and synthesizing primary data to populate cost models, working with a variety of stakeholders to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Applying models to assess targeted R&D opportunities, technology advancements, and manufacturing innovations, considering the full range of market, policy, and economic issues that influence the industry.

Leading the development of manufacturing cost models and balance-of-system cost analysis for residential, commercial, and utility-scale inverter technologies.

Gathering and analyzing data on the manufacturing and installation processes for power electronics, evaluating trade and manufacturing issues, and identifying cost-reduction opportunities across components and systems.

Interpreting model results to inform policy, market, and technology analysis, with the aim of supporting strategic decisions that drive the clean energy transition.

Leverage models to drive R&D planning and evaluation, collaborating with top-tier national labs, universities, and industrial partners.

Publish cutting-edge results in high-impact technical reports, conference proceedings, and journals.

Present your work at prominent conferences, symposiums, and review meetings, sharing insights with the broader energy community.

Support critical inquiries from the U.S. Department of Energy and other key clients, providing expert analysis and solutions.

Qualification

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Energy systems cost modelingInverter componentsQuantitative analysisManufacturing cost modelsPolicy analysisPhotovoltaic technologiesProject managementData analysisCost-reduction opportunities

Required

Relevant PhD. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience.

Demonstrates broad understanding and wide application of engineering technical procedures, principles, theories and concepts in the field.

General knowledge of other related disciplines.

Demonstrates leadership in one or more areas of team, task or project lead responsibilities.

Demonstrated experience in management of projects.

Very good writing, interpersonal and communication skills.

Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

This position will require access to Controlled Unclassified Information // No foreign dissemination (CUI//NOFORN) and only applicants that are US Citizens at the time of application will be considered in accordance with DOE O 471.7, Controlled Unclassified Information.

Strong leadership, interpersonal, networking and communication skills, problem solving and project management skills.

Ability to use various computer software programs relevant to supply chain and manufacturing.

Detailed knowledge of photovoltaic or photonic technologies and materials.

Preferred

Prior direct experience with the manufacturing, use and components of inverters for solar and storage systems.

Direct experience in inverter and power electronics specifications or analysis of solar supply chains preferred.

Strong technology benchmarking and valuation skills, as well as market analysis and primary information collection experience to support strategic investments and R&D decisions.

Demonstrated full knowledge of policies, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to supply chain.

Experience related to the technical evaluation of manufacturing clean energy technologies and supply chain analysis.

Demonstrated knowledge of practices, techniques, and problem-solving methodologies in bottom-up technology cost modeling.

Experience managing projects.