SMA America · 9 hours ago
Medium Voltage Engineer (Austin or San Antonio)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$40/hr - $45/hr
5+ years expSMA America is a leading company in solar technology dedicated to transforming energy solutions. The Medium Voltage Engineer will be responsible for warranty repairs, technical support, and testing of medium voltage products, ensuring safe operations and high customer satisfaction.
Renewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Safely commission, troubleshoot, repair, and analyze medium voltage transformers and components in the field, via email, telephone, and on site visits
Develop detailed knowledge of SMA medium voltage transformer products and associated SMA or third party accessories sold by SMA
Maintain accurate inventory counts of spare parts provided by SMA
Regularly work with high voltage DC, three phase power, high AC voltage, and related SMA product software and firmware
Collaborate cross functionally with the Global Service Organization, Quality, and Suppliers to provide customers with Root Cause Analysis of failures
Maintain clear and timely communication with customers regarding RCA status and resolution progress
Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction while striving to reduce field service costs
Perform maintenance activities in accordance with SMA product maintenance manuals on assigned customer sites
Support customer contractual obligations related to service and maintenance
Work weekends and or nights as required based on customer site requirements
Perform other duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
Basic Medium Voltage Diagnosis Testing Certification from an accredited facility preferred
Minimum of five years of field experience working on medium voltage systems or components as an electrician, journeyman, or engineer
Minimum of three years of experience in electrical, electronic, or network communications
Minimum of three years of experience working directly with medium voltage equipment
Prior experience performing cold weld patch repairs and field transformer repairs
Experience with pad mounted transformers, medium voltage terminations, and switchgear operation preferred
Prior experience in the solar energy industry strongly preferred
Knowledge of solar and or alternative energy markets preferred
Knowledge of the National Electric Code preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels including customers, integrators, and suppliers
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, required
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to safely work with medium and high voltage electricity
Ability to work nonstandard business hours occasionally to support customer service contracts
Ability to train others effectively in both field and classroom environments
Ability and willingness to travel extensively within the United States and occasionally internationally
Preferred
Experience with pad mounted transformers, medium voltage terminations, and switchgear operation
Prior experience in the solar energy industry strongly preferred
Knowledge of solar and or alternative energy markets preferred
Knowledge of the National Electric Code preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel strongly preferred
German and or Spanish language skills a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Opportunities for technical training and professional development
Collaborative, safety focused, and technically driven work environment
Opportunity to work with a global organization supporting critical energy infrastructure
Company
SMA America
SMA America offers photovoltaic system technology and support services.
201-500 employees
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