Energy Storage System Validation Engineer

Company: SunPower
Location: Richmond
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Do you want to change the world? We do, too.
SunPower is changing the way our world is powered every day with a passionate and driven team of more than 3,660 full-time employees in North America and the Philippines. SunPower provides world-class solar solutions to residential customers across the U.S. with a commitment to a superior customer experience. We welcome forward thinkers, freedom chasers and all those demanding better, cleaner energy to join us.
Summary of Role:
As a system validation engineer, you will support SunPower's residential solar and energy storage products. You will define test methodologies, design test fixtures, and automate processes for system operation, data gathering, and results reporting. Your work will ensure that our current and future energy storage systems perform as expected to meet customer requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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  Runs in-depth testing, detects problems, recommends solutions, and determines if feature requirements have been met.
  
  
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  Identifies, analyzes, reproduces, and gathers detailed failure information to resolve system defects in conjunction with the development team
  
  
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  Develops test plans and executes test procedures for new hardware and firmware features
  
  
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  Documents and maintains test cases and test results in the test case management tool
  
  
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  Performs tests in the lab with electrical hardware and test equipment including power meters, e-loads, and oscilloscopes
  
  
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  Develops and executes automated test suites to monitor for failures and periodically reviews to assess test coverage
  
  
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  Designs and implements AC (240V split phase, 480V, 3?) and DC power circuits using correct safety techniques
  
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
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    BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
    
    
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    4+ years of experience in hardware or system validation
    
    
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    Proven experience with test plan development, automated testing, and continuous integration
    
    
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    Ability to automate testing using Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, or similar programming languages
    
    
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    Knowledge of power electronics, battery storage systems, solar generation systems, or equivalent system testing.
    
    
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    Proficient in hardware communication protocols such as CAN, RS-485, and/or TCP/IP
    
    
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    Experience with TestRail or similar test management tool
    
    
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    Familiar with Jira or similar issue and bug tracking system
    
    
    Essential Qualifications:
    
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      Understanding of the product life cycle and testing of products from inception to end of life
      
      
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      Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
      
      
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      Comfortable working on a fast-paced, global team
      
      
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      Detail-oriented and organized
      
      
      Preferred Qualifications:
      
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        Adept at PCBA design validation
        
        
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        Experience with Git workflow
        
        
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        Familiarity with Linux
        
        
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        Expertise in troubleshooting networking, wireless connectivity, and/or power line communications issues
        
        
        Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
        
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          Ability to work in a lab with electrical hardware and test equipment
          
          
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          Must be local
          
          
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          No travel required
          
          
          Pay Range
          $103,368 - $155,520*
          Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, short and long-term incentives, and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program which includes health insurance coverage, employee wellness, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off, and so much more.
          *Please note the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and in the geographical location noted.
          Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SunPower, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
          Equal Employment Opportunity
          The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The Company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.
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          SunPower Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at SunPower Corporation: jobs@sunpower.com. Please indicate in the subject that line of your email that you are requesting accommodation. Only candidates being considered for a position who require an accommodation will receive a follow-up response.
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          SunPower Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. SunPower's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.
          SunPower is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.
          Accommodation for Applicants
          SunPower Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at SunPower Corporation: jobs@sunpower.com. Please indicate in the subject that line of your email that you are requesting accommodation. Only candidates being considered for a position who require an accommodation will receive a follow-up response.

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