Manager, Performance Engineering

Full Time
San Jose, CA 95138
Posted
Job description

GAF Energy is transforming the rooftop solar industry to generate “Energy from Every Roof”. As a Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works in partnership with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, offering homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options. The company also provides commercial tax equity funding for large-scale rooftop solar projects. For more information about GAF Energy, visitwww.gaf.energy.

What part will you play?

  • The GAF Energy Solar R&D team is seeking a dynamic Manager of Performance Engineering who will lead the modeling, field testing, and performance validation efforts for our current and next generation solar roofing products.
  • This exciting role will report to the Senior Director of Roof Integration and work with the R&D, Product Management, System Design, and Field Services teams to help drive continuous improvements across all our product platforms.
  • The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in solar performance engineering, a passion for innovative solar technologies, a strong attention to detail, and must thrive in a fast-paced environment

What will you do?

  • Guide, mentor, and help grow our in-house capabilities for solar performance modeling, field testing, metrology, data analytics, diagnostics, and fleet monitoring
  • Develop detailed test plans, schedules, and resource requirements for in-lab and in-field tests of solar systems at all life-cycles of product development
  • Drive successful execution of in-lab and in-field test plans, including collaboration with and coordination of third party resources
  • Manage the design, procurement and/or fabrication of test apparatus and data logging systems for in-lab and in-field solar tests
  • Coordinate the development or validation of new and improved models and tools for energy production estimation
  • Report results of field tests, model validation, and fleet performance analysis back into the product development pipeline to support design verification and design improvement

What do we require from you?

  • Minimum MSc or BS in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in engineering, physics, statistical modeling, or other relevant mathematical sciences
  • Minimum 3 years of work experience in solar energy performance modeling and monitoring specifically
  • 2 years of experience as a personnel manager preferred
  • Demonstrated understanding of the fundamental design and common degradation modes of mono-crystaline Si photovoltaic modules
  • Demonstrated understanding of typical design and common failure modes of residential photovoltaic systems
  • Familiarity with industry standard PV modeling software (i.e. Aurora, Helioscope, PVSyst, System Advisor Model, PVWatts, etc)
  • Familiarity with software languages, data analytics, and data visualization platforms (JMP, Python, Matlab, Tableau, etc) preferred
  • Creative problem solving skills, demonstrated ability to learn on the job and a can-do attitude
  • Proven track record of working well within a cross-functional team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, highly motivated and results oriented, process oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel within USA and internationally, up to 25% of the time

Benefits and Compensation:

Individuals hired for this position can reasonably expect a base salary within the range of $130,000-$170,000. The company provides comprehensive health and retirement savings plan benefits that support an employee's total well-being.

  • Medical/prescription drug coverage
  • Dental and vision plan coverage
  • Pre-tax savings accounts (i.e. HSA and FSA plans)
  • Income protection benefits (i.e. life insurance and disability coverage)
  • Total well-being resources (i.e. Virgin Pulse, Ayco, EAP & Work/Life Balance services, Virtual Visits)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Adoption Assistance/Family planning benefits
  • Paid vacation and time off

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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