Program Manager - Quality & Testing

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager of  Quality and Testing to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that retrofit products from terminated residential solar installations meet rigorous quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing comprehensive product test and inspection protocols for a wide range of electromechanical products, including solar panels, inverters, communication devices, and mounting systems. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate reporting on the quantity and status of these systems. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical or electronics engineering, with extensive experience in manufacturing and product test engineering. You should possess a deep understanding of product certification and testing requirements, along with hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical testing of electromechanical products. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of our retrofitted solar products.

Essential Job Functions

Product Inspection and Testing:

• Develop and implement comprehensive inspection and test procedures for retrofitted solar products, including inverters, communication devices, solar panels, and mounting systems. 
• Ensure that all products meet power, performance, quality, and safety requirements in compliance with relevant industry standards (IEC61215, UL61730, UL1741, ASTM, etc.).
• Plan, execute, and oversee the inspection and testing processes, implementing operational improvements to achieve high throughput and efficiency.
• Utilize advanced testing techniques such as electroluminescence (EL), infrared (IR), and curve trace analysis for solar panels.

Quality Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Document and report on inspection and test results meticulously.
• Maintain and report on retrofit inventory & data integrity 
• Collect, analyze, and summarize quality data and other key performance indicators (KPIs) on a regular basis.
• Identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement.
• Generate comprehensive reports to communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action:

• Investigate and determine the root causes of product failures.
• Develop and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide appropriate dispositions for defective products.

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Collaborate with field installation or retrofit crews, logistics personnel, and RMA personnel to forecast schedules for product quality inspections.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of quality and test procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.

Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in electrical and electronics
• Extensive knowledge of product testing and inspection methodologies
• In-depth understanding of industry standards and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in the Electrical Industry.
• 5+ years of experience in testing of electromechanical products, preferably related to solar PV panels, inverters, communication devices, and mounting systems.
• Demonstrated familiarity with product certification and testing requirements (IEC61215, UL61730, UL1741, ASTM, etc.).
• Preferred Hands-on experience with advanced testing techniques such as electroluminescence (EL), infrared (IR), and curve trace analysis for solar panels.
• Solid experience in testing complex electromechanical systems, focusing on reliability, performance, functional, and quality testing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands outlined below are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

• Ability to work in a variety of extreme environmental conditions (e.g., high heat, cold temperatures).
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders, ascend/descend stairs, and work on rooftops of multi-level buildings, as well as within confined spaces such as attics.
• While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly be required to speak and hear. The role frequently requires standing, walking, using hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50-70 pounds.
• The employee will occasionally need to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Vision requirements include the ability to focus at close and long distances, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral awareness, perceive depth, and make precise focus adjustments.

EEO Statement

PosiGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or onboarding, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] to request an accommodation.