Tandem PV · 2 months ago
Product Engineer
Fremont
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelTandem PV is a company focused on building a sustainable world through innovative solar technology. They are seeking an experienced Product Engineer to lead the development of new solar module products from concept to commercial production, ensuring performance and manufacturability while collaborating with various teams.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Lead the design and improvement of solar module products and the introduction of new materials and processes
Define and update specifications for materials and processes and set up prototyping and field test programs
Plan and execute material and product qualification, reliability and certification programs following industry standards (e.g. IEC 61215/61730, Thresher test(RETC), UL, TUV)
Ensure compliance with industry standards, maintain documentation and support third-party test labs during test and certification process
Manage and act as the key interface between suppliers, supply chain and procurement, R&D, process and manufacturing teams to support the transition of new materials and products from prototype to mass production and continuous improvement
Analyze data regarding material and process performance using statistical tools and recommend design, material and process changes for performance, reliability or cost improvement
Lead scale-up processes from lab-scale R&D to pilot and commercial production, addressing technical challenges and optimizing performance
Develop and train production team personnel, including supervisors, technicians, and line workers
Coordinate with quality assurance and engineering teams to troubleshoot product issues and implement corrective/preventive actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and/or comparable work experience in solar energy, semiconductors or other relevant field
Proven track record of introducing new products, materials and processes in industrial production and R&D operations simultaneously
Understanding of PV modules, solar cells, or thin-film manufacturing technologies is desirable
Experience in selecting, evaluating, and characterizing solar module components and materials including but not limited to frames (and frame profiles), filler sheets (polyolefins, EVA, PVB), interconnect ribbons (soldered and ECA), and conductive silver pastes
Able to develop and maintain module durability characterization including but not limited to 85/85, High Pot, Accelerated Aging, Outdoor Testing, I-V, and BOS reliability/durability
Improve product quality through detailed and systematic problem identification/failure analysis
Experience in process engineering, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma is a plus
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment
Preferred
Prior involvement in scaling up solar production from lab to mass production
Knowledge of automated production systems and data-driven manufacturing (e.g. MES, SPC tools)
Familiarity with global manufacturing standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or IEC certification
Company
Tandem PV
Tandem PV provides a unique opportunity for solar to reach new heights.
Founded in 2016
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$84.39MKey Investors
California Energy CommissionEclipse VenturesU.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office
2025-07-17Grant· $4M
2025-03-04Series A· $50M
2025-03-04Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Scott Wharton
CEO
Colin Bailie
Founder, CTO
Recent News
2026-01-11
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