Description:
The DC electrical power generated by the Amonix High Concentration Photovoltaic system must be converted to ac power and transferred to the utility grid. The electrical power engineer will conduct an electrical field cost/performance optimization design study. This study will consider inverter size, field voltage level, transformer locations, lightning protection, grounding system, breaker protection, providing electrical power to the tracking control system, etc. The output of this study will be a generic field wiring design that can be used on different size fields.

Requirements
- Responsible for modifying the generic design of the field power wiring for each project site.
- Review customer specifications and other site specific requirements to ensure successful installation and implementation
- Prepare electrical field power construction work packages,
- Obtain, review and select bids from electrical contractors
- During site installation, you will be required to be onsite part time to answer questions on the electrical installation and inspect the field wiring installation to verify that it is installed per the specifications.
Other Duties
- project budgets
- contract execution
- provide support from pilot to commercial
- Other job related duties as assigned.
Education, Competencies and Qualifications
- 4 Year Engineering Degree in related field or combination of education and training and work experience
- Familiarity with applicable electrical codes
- Proficiency in, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

Company
Join the Leader in Solar Electric Power Technology and Shape the Future of Renewable Energy
AMONIX, a leader in Solar Electric Power Technology, is ready to commercialize its unique and efficient high-concentrator system. New senior career positions are created as needed, offering excellent opportunities for personal contribution and growth. Competitive salary, benefits and aggressive stock option plans make these opportunities very attractive.
Amonix pioneered concentrator PV technology and is the world leader in the field. We are transitioning our focus from research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and installing our systems for utility scale networks. Amonix’s proprietary technology can go into large volume production quicker and with lower capital requirements than any other PV technology. The Company is focused on the large power producers in the Southwestern U.S. In these areas, there is a high level of direct sunlight that maximizes the cost advantages of the Amonix system. Public utility commissions in these areas have mandated a minimum requirement for solar energy production as part of the energy portfolios of the utilities they regulate. The Company has begun to produce modules for public utility companies and plans to continue to penetrate this market over the near term.

Relocation:
Within USA

Location:
Seal Beach, CA and Torrance, CA

Compensation:
DOE

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Description:
Amonix is seeking a Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to transfer our High Concentration Photovoltaic (HCPV) technology from low volume to high volume production. We are currently in the process of moving the manufacturing process into a new 70,000 sq ft building in Orange County, CA.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right qualified candidate to join the industry leader in the exciting and rapidly growing solar industry. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of Amonix and be part of a dynamic, top notch team.

Requirements
Initially to help in this move, as our Industrial Engineer you will be responsible for
• Designing the layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to meet the production volume requirements
• You will work with design engineers to define the manufacturing process, define work and time flow diagrams, material inventory requirements, and component flows.
• You will be responsible for laying out the manufacturing facility from how and where the material enters the facility to how the final product gets loaded onto trucks.
• Your responsibilities will also include the design and location of support facility such as machine shop, electrical shop, etc.
Additionally, a high degree of automation will be required in order to meet the production level and cost goals. As such, a good understanding of automation will be needed as you will be responsible for:
• Working with design engineers to define processes that can be automated and define the process requirements
• Selecting an automation company to design and fabricate the equipment
• Coordinate with the automation company to ensure production and cost goals are satisfied, supervise the installation and checkout of the equipment
Once production starts in the new facility, process improvement will become your central focus. In this capacity your will be responsible for:
• Studying the manufacturing sequence, material flow and process timing to determine ways of improving the manufacturing process
• Investigate new automation equipment or modifications of the current equipment
• Analysis of statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of the product
• Working with design engineers on design changes that would improve manufacturability of the system
• You will coordinate quality control to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.

Company
Join the Leader in Solar Electric Power Technology and Shape the Future of Renewable Energy
AMONIX, a leader in Solar Electric Power Technology, is ready to commercialize its unique and efficient high-concentrator system. New senior career positions are created as needed, offering excellent opportunities for personal contribution and growth. Competitive salary, benefits and aggressive stock option plans make these opportunities very attractive.
Amonix pioneered concentrator PV technology and is the world leader in the field. We are transitioning our focus from research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and installing our systems for utility scale networks. Amonix’s proprietary technology can go into large volume production quicker and with lower capital requirements than any other PV technology. The Company is focused on the large power producers in the Southwestern U.S. In these areas, there is a high level of direct sunlight that maximizes the cost advantages of the Amonix system. Public utility commissions in these areas have mandated a minimum requirement for solar energy production as part of the energy portfolios of the utilities they regulate. The Company has begun to produce modules for public utility companies and plans to continue to penetrate this market over the near term.

Relocation:
Within USA

Location:
Seal Beach

Compensation:
DOE

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Description:
- Trace circuits of defective units, using knowledge of electronic theory and electronic test equipment to locate to the component level
- Discuss layout and assembly problems with Electronics Engineer/Process Engineer and draw sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units
- Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to improve assembly, maintenance, test method or product performance
- Sets up standard test apparatus or contrive test equipment and circuitry and conduct functional, operational, environmental and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production products
- Analyze and interpret test data
- Adjust, calibrate, align and modify circuitry and components and record effects on unit performance
- Record test/alignment procedures and results, defects, repair history, numerical and graphical data
- Develop process sheets, work instructions, Engineering Change Order (ECO) configuration matrix and training materials
- Work with and provide detailed defect data to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality organizations.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure personnel safety
- Experience with strain gage installation, soldering, thermocouples and a general mechanical aptitude also desired.

Requirements
Associate of Arts degree in Electronics Technology, related field or Military training
- 2+ years related experience as an Electronics Technician performing duties similar to the essential function of this Job Description
- Strong written, verbal and respectful interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed, independent thinker
- Familiar with PC Operating Systems & programming in Visual basic & LabVIEW languages.
- Experience in the assembly of electronic equipment including the manufacturing standards of commercial equipment.

Company
Join the Leader in Solar Electric Power Technology and Shape the Future of Renewable Energy
AMONIX, a leader in Solar Electric Power Technology, is ready to commercialize its unique and efficient high-concentrator system. New senior career positions are created as needed, offering excellent opportunities for personal contribution and growth. Competitive salary, benefits and aggressive stock option plans make these opportunities very attractive.
Amonix pioneered concentrator PV technology and is the world leader in the field. We are transitioning our focus from research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and installing our systems for utility scale networks. Amonix’s proprietary technology can go into large volume production quicker and with lower capital requirements than any other PV technology. The Company is focused on the large power producers in the Southwestern U.S. In these areas, there is a high level of direct sunlight that maximizes the cost advantages of the Amonix system. Public utility commissions in these areas have mandated a minimum requirement for solar energy production as part of the energy portfolios of the utilities they regulate. The Company has begun to produce modules for public utility companies and plans to continue to penetrate this market over the near term.

Location:
Seal Beach, CA and Torrance, CA

Compensation:
DOE

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Description:
SkyPower is hiring for the position of Project Engineer, Solar Group to manage projects throughout the interconnection phases. The individual for this position will report directly to the Co-Head, Solar Group and work closely with all members of the solar development team in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Duties Include:
-Responsible for overseeing all electrical interconnection project aspects from initial development phase through to commercial operation
-Lead the assessment and approval process for solar project interconnection with a variety of local utilities
-Work closely with our partners, consultants and utilities to coordinate interconnection in a timely manner
-Able to review and create single line diagrams, site plans and other technical diagrams and reports
-Understand protection philosophy and identify key technical criteria as it pertains to inverter-based solar generation
-Successfully manage & coordinate projects through the interconnection phases (Pre-Feasibility, Connection & System Impact Assessments, Cost Estimate, Cost Recovery Agreement, Design/Build/Connect)
-Successfully build and manage relationships with local distribution companies, equipment suppliers, municipalities, communities, special interest groups and consultants
-Coordinate with development team to help identify & evaluate new project sites
-Assist in evaluating new technologies and equipment suppliers
-Review technical project design and identify any potential issues
-Prepare for and represent SkyPower at technical meetings, presentations and conferences
-Keep informed about technical interconnection issues involved in Ontario and in the solar industry
-Communicate progress and salient issues with project team and partners

Requirements
Skills & Qualifications:
-Over 5 years of experience in an Electrical field – Power or Energy preferred
-Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering
-Familiar with Ontario’s Electricity marketplace as well as the Transmission and Distribution System
-Experience with renewable energy an asset
-Strong organization and time management skills
-Must be charismatic, outgoing, a self-starter, friendly and energetic
-Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Autocad (or equivalent)
Other:
-French an asset
-Must be able to travel across Canada and the United States

Company
SkyPower, a Lehman Brothers company, is Canada’s leading independent renewable energy developer with interests in over 100 wind and solar projects at various stages of development across 12 provinces/states, representing more than 9,000 MW of potential capacity. SkyPower’ strategy involves bringing a portfolio of renewable energy projects from exploration phase through to construction and commercial operation and is focused on being the largest owner and operator of renewable energy parks across Canada.

Location:
Toronto

Compensation:
based on experience

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Description:
Identify requirements of and create specifications for complex industrial power equipment; then, supervise the manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of that equipment. Applies principals and techniques of electrical engineering to solve problems and accomplish goals. Travel, including international, will be required.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Indentifies requirements of and creates specifications for complex industrial power equipment.
• Locates and selects potential vendors to manufacture equipment.
• Supervises equipment manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• Applies electrical engineering principals to troubleshoot and solve problems on equipment.
• Assists with the development of qualification test procedures and carries out qualification testing.
• Reads and interprets P&ID’s, schematics, specifications for electrical equipment, and technical reports.
• Identifies and monitors project milestones.
• Prepares reports of results and conclusions for management.
• Researches new technology or development tools to remain informed of current technology.

Requirements
• Experience with industrial power systems including transformers, power controllers, and distribution equipment.
• Strong familiarity with PLC programming required, preferably Siemens or comparable.
• Good knowledge of test lab equipment.
• Good knowledge of electrical theories, design principles and practices, and design evaluation techniques.
• Good communication and presentation skills to properly communicate information of moderate complexity to peers, customers, vendors, and members of the management team (up through senior management level).
• Ability to work with and meet critical deadlines. Project management experience is a plus.
Requirements
• B.S.E.E. or P.E. preferred. May have advanced degree.
• 6 + years of industrial electrical or related experience.

Company
GT Solar Incorporated is an industry leader globally providing essential technology, turnkey manufacturing and equipment solutions across the photovoltaic supply chain, enabling the establishment of successful photovoltaic businesses.

Relocation:
Negotiable

Location:
Missoula, MT

Compensation:
Per exp

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Imagine a source of concentrated sunlight traversing the surface of a stone and leaving a trail of molten glass in its wake. Imagine if instead of a stone, that concentrated light were crossing a photovoltaic panel that absorbed the aforementioned light and transformed it into a useable energy source.

The power of solar energy has been an area of interest of forward thinking scientists for some time now. Many scientists have begun to develop advanced focusing techniques utilizing powerful lens’ to greater magnify the power of the sun. Imagine the potential of concentrating the power of highly magnified sunlight onto an array of photovoltaic panels, now that’s solar power and not to be wasted on extra bathroom lighting!

Job Summary:
Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation is seeking an experienced Product Marketing Engineer for Sharp’s Optoelectronics devices.

In this position you will be responsible for directly managing products in assigned areas. This marketing position requires candidates to work closely with Sharp’s Factory, Management and sales in communicating customers’ requirements to the factory and driving solutions to those needs. Primary customer application involvement would be both consumer and industrial equipment. This position reports to the Optoelectronics Manager.

Job Responsibilities:
• Drive design-wins in target markets through training/motivating/supporting the sales force, both via your staff and through personal involvement in winning designs and supporting major OEM customers.
• Work closely with Distribution on sales promotions to increase mindshare and sales.
• Coordinate with factory on technical, delivery, quality, pricing and other issues in order to close design wins or purchase orders.
• Achieve group’s sales revenue targets through effective sales techniques for assigned products.
• Monitor and coordinate product line inventory and purchases for assigned products.
• Prepare semi-annual product line business plans for assigned products.
• Develop and perform product presentations in conjunction with the sales force.
• Update and maintain department’s product pricing programs.
• Coordinate new product introductions.
• Drive the development of sales programs, Marcom plans, success stories, website content and other promotional sales aids.
• Where necessary, organize the development of product collaterals, and technical documentation.
• Perform competitive analyses in order to implement sales penetration strategies.
• Perform training for sales personnel, including sales force, reps, and distributors.
• Coordinate factory taskforce visits of customers.
Position Specifications:
• Candidate must demonstrate a consistent track record of business accountability and a sense of ownership of his business.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to build positive working relationships within SMA and other Sharp IBUs.
• Strong ability to identify market trends and articulate an action plan to upper management for approval.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, strategic thinking skills with the ability to influence others.

Requirements
Job Requirements:
• Requires a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent technical degree.
• Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) is a plus.
• Familiarity with the Optoelectronics market is strongly desired.
• Experience with dealing with distribution for Optoelectronics is strongly desired.
• 6+ years of increasing responsibility in the technical sales or marketing of electronic components is strongly desired.
• Travel throughout North America as well as international is required.

Location:
Camas, WA

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Description:
Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, SI for our Huntington Beach, California facility.
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for leading large-scale System Integration projects and exercising high level judgment in the execution and oversight of these projects.
Job Responsibilities:
• Supports the System Integration efforts of SESG as the lead engineer in charge of the design and engineering work on specific System Integration Projects
• Involved in doing system design work and coordinating and overseeing engineering consultants
• Taking detailed measurements of proposed solar systems sites
• Doing layouts and detailed designs of PV systems with AutoCAD
• Working with Structural and Electrical Engineering consultants on executing code-compliant designs
• Generating system specifications and preparing bid documents
• Generating permit packages and project Gantt charts
• Building detailed BOM (Bills of Materials)
• Analyzing construction methodologies and cost structures
• Interacting with overseeing the work of subcontractors
• Serving as project manager for large-scale PV System Integration projects
• Performing cost analysis projections and reports
• Working with the project sales personnel on presentations and technical matters
Position Specifications:
• Reports to Senior manager of SI Engineering

Requirements
Job Requirements:
• A bachelors or masters in engineering (electrical, mechanical or civil)
• 4-8 years in the construction industry in an engineering role preferably with an energy focus or for a Mechanical, Electrical, Structural or HVAC engineering firm
• Experience with project management of large commercial projects
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and Excel
• Ability to generate construction plan-sets and specifications
• Strong communication skills
• Hands-on construction, product design and solar experience is a plus

Relocation:
Within USA

Location:
Huntington Beach, CA

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Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Solar Applications Engineer to work in a small, flexible engineering group that is developing new deposition technologies for the solar power market. The ideal candidate will have experience with photovoltaic deposition technologies, vacuum system and component design, and strong customer relations experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Provides project and engineering leadership of a Veeco solar components business.
• Maintains the project schedule from the initial system sales order through installation and customer requirement, communicating facility requirements and adherence to timeliness and milestones.
• Identifies, analyzes and resolves program support deficiencies. Develops and recommends corrective actions.
• Coordinates departmental or cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, marketing, and manufacturing.

Requirements
Job Qualifications:
• 4 year degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree required.
• 5+ years experience, preferably in a semiconductor or photovoltaic field.

Company
Veeco is a leading global provider of Process Equipment and Metrology solutions used by manufacturers in the data storage, semiconductor, wireless, solid state lighting and solar industries. Our products are also critical enabling instruments used in the advancement of scientific research, life sciences and nanotechnology.
Veeco provides the tools to make, measure and visualize today’s world-changing technologies. From data storage, semiconductor, LED, solar and wireless to the frontiers of life science, materials science and nanotechnology, Veeco drives the tiny changes that change everything…want to help drive them?

Relocation:
Negotiable

Location:
St. Paul, MN

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Ladies, are you tired of dropping calls when you are out because of a low or dead battery on your PDA, Cell or IPhone? Well, Noon Solar has got you in mind. That is why they recently developed the world’s first solar handbag. With a flexible, light weight, solar panel embedded fashionably into the fabric, you can recharge all of your handhelds on the go.

Although Noon Solar’s handbags won’t remove you from “the grid”, they will begin moving you fashionably into a renewable direction. Isn’t it time you took a baby step toward solar power?

Seriously, I think its another good example of trying to find the right application for the concept.  I’m still looking for a good back pack solar solution myself although I have to wonder how many rays a hand bag is going to pick up as they tend to be tucked away where you can’t see them on the floor of a car, under a desk etc.  Besides, most hand bags, (like my backpack) need a good deal of slimming down and you can’t put Phentermine diet pills in a hand bag to make it slimmer.  You have to exorcise the demons by dumping stuff out.