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Nextracker Inc. · 1 hour ago

Director of Field Automation

Folsom, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform. The Director of Field Automation will lead the integration of advanced inspection technologies into scalable service offerings, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the development of service packages and reporting frameworks powered by field automation tools

Translate technical capabilities into customer-centric value propositions

Partner with Sales to align pricing and positioning with customer needs and market trends

Work with Product Marketing to craft messaging that highlights differentiation and impact

Coordinate with Customer Success to ensure service delivery meets expectations and drives retention

Define field automation deployment protocols and performance benchmarks

Oversee integration of inspection data into customer-facing reports and dashboards

Gather feedback from clients and field teams to inform product and service evolution

Monitor competitive landscape and emerging technologies to maintain strategic advantage

Manage relationships with third-party drone operators, sensor providers, and automation partners

Support training and enablement for internal teams on automation tools and workflows

Qualification

Field operations experienceTechnical product strategyRobotics knowledgeAI vision systemsDrone operationsEnvironmental sensorsPricing strategyReporting frameworksExecutive communicationCustomer engagementStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent

10+ years in field operations, automation, or technical product strategy—preferably in solar, energy, or industrial services

Proven success in translating complex technologies into customer-facing solutions

Strong understanding of robotics, AI vision systems, drone operations, and environmental sensors

Executive-level communication skills with ability to influence across departments

Experience with pricing strategy, reporting frameworks, and customer engagement models

Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability

Benefits

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(K) participation including company matching

Company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off

Generous discretionary company bonuses

Life and disability protection

Stock compensation

Company

Nextracker Inc.

Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains.

Founded in 2013

Fremont, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

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