GameChange Solar is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the rapidly growing solar industry. We have top quality solar racking and tracker products that generate the most amount of energy, are the fastest to install, and the most cost effective.
Application Engineer
GameChange Solar (GCS), one of the largest US suppliers of solar racking and tracker systems, is seeking civil and mechanical engineers to join our project engineering team. We are looking for creative, intelligent, and driven professionals who want to make a positive impact on the planet. As a Application Engineer, this individual will play a key role in designing, estimating, and qualifying for GigaWatts worth of Solar Capacity around the world. This is a prime opportunity for an ambitious engineer to develop their professional skills and gain experience in the exciting market of Solar PV.
- Perform engineering analysis, including structural calculations for company products, in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
- Support Sales Staff in performing preliminary project analysis, estimating material take-offs, and responding to technical questions.
- Evaluate inbound documentation to identify potential hurdles to successful project completion Interface with company staff, client commercial and technical personnel.
- Draft technical prequalification documents (plans, assembly drawings, and details) for ground mounted solar racking systems.
- Propose, design and validate new ways of reducing the total amount of structural material in racking systems to reduce the overall cost of the system without compromise to quality.
- Bachelors in Engineering Civil or Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- Minimum 5 year of relevant solar engineering, project management, sales, or estimating experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, reports.
- Ability to perform work independently and reliably according to work schedules and assignments.
- Capability for navigating, interpreting and applying building code requirements.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Must be self-directed and resourceful, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with solar PV technology preferred but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- This role will be based out of Cape Town, South Africa.
Salary: DOE
Operation Director – South Africa
GameChange Solar is one of the fast-growing Clean Technology companies in the rapidly growing utility scale solar industry. We are a global company with offices across the globe and headquarters in Connecticut, USA. We have top quality solar tracker products that generate the most amount of energy, are the fastest to install, offering excellent value to the customers. Driven by its vision to repower the planet by reducing cost of solar energy, the company is slated to cross 1 Billion USD in revenue in 2023. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to quality, GameChange Solar is making a difference in the fight against climate change and helping to create a brighter, greener future for all.
Our operation in South Africa will be based out of Cape Town. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your career, GameChange Solar is a dynamic and exciting place to work, offering numerous opportunities for growth, learning, and career advancement.
- Maintain constant communication with vendors, suppliers and customer to ensure the proper operations of the company in the region.
- Vendor assessment to suppliers. Support in the evaluation and selection of subcontractors and vendors.
- Oversee project management tasks directly related to assigned projects. Analyses the daily and weekly reports and supports the team in analysing and integrating in the master project schedule the weekly delivery schedules and the weekly construction rates.
- Prioritize various requests received from customers and work cross functionally with teams internally to seek resolutions.
- Detect and report contractual risks in Project Execution, taking responsibility for the analysis, implementation and monitoring of possible mitigation or elimination measures.
- Communicate with key stakeholders in regard to project performance, firmware rollouts, and new developments. Prepare official correspondence with the Client.
- Handle incoming RMA requests from customers and work with them to resolve faults.
- Perform GCS system installation training and inspection for customers during various phases of installation.
- Travel for key customer visits and construction site visits.
- Site attendance to the plants under construction.
- Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning for GCS Installations.
- Bachelor degree, preferable Industrial or Civil Engineering.
- 3-5 years experience in operational role, Project management is a value.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong client service skills.
- Excellent time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable and eager to learn; self-starter who is willing to wear multiple hats to accomplish goals and can work independently w/o supervision once trained.
- Team-oriented.
- Someone who thinks outside the box and brings new ideas.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Bilingual English speaking skills strongly preferred.
- Prior solar energy experience is a plus.
Electrical Engineering Manager
GameChange Solar is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the rapidly growing utility scale solar industry. We have top quality solar racking and tracker products that generate the most amount of energy, are the fastest to install, and the most cost effective. The company is approaching $1 bn in revenue, profitable and growing over 50% annually.
- Leading EE team, PCB team, and Manufacturing Test Engineers.
- Electrical design at both the system level and PCB level. Strong experience in Altium Designer Software.
- PCB Layout design (4 and 6 layers) and Library maintenance.
- UL and IEC standards implemented to Tracker systems and designs (Intertek).
- Develop Schematics and PCB layout basics applying EMI techniques. Hands-on experience and strong technical background.
- LT Spice simulation.
- Manage complete electronics PCB assembly process from concept through high volume manufacturing.
- Mentoring Junior and Senior engineers.
- Creating Product Specifications.
- Validate new technology using team resources.
- Introduce new processes for Electrical and PCB Design.
- Participate in a software team environment using source code control and peer code reviews.
- Assure product quality by designing QA/QC testing methods, testing finished products and system capabilities.
- Ensure products are in compliance with Federal and State regulations and overseas product certifications as required.
- Provide field service support to troubleshoot electrical systems in both prototypes and installed products.
- Handle material shortages and/or alternatives through team members. Including quick redesigns.
- Hold Electrical Design (Peer) Reviews.
- Make test plans to Validate hardware and software performance in a robust manner.
- Work directly with software engineering team to iterate rapidly and improve hardware platform capabilities while reducing overall cost.
- Generate a HW-SW Interface Document.
- Introduce electronics innovation to Solar Tracker industry and solar battery chargers.
- Introducing electronics innovation of Wireless communication protocols to Solar tracker industry.
- Candidate will also be responsible for documentation and presentation to the engineering community.
- BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from ABET accredited school or foreign school.
- MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from ABET accredited school or foreign school or 15+ years of experience in Electrical Design Development in the industry (high scale volume products).
- Green belt certification is preferred.
- Preferred Electrical / Computer Engineering background.
- Programing experience, C Language or Linux, PCB testing.
- 5+ years experience in the following:
- - Leading an Electrical Engineering team.
- - Making budget decisions for the team.
- - Recruiting good team members.
- - Solar systems (tracker systems) and UL/IEC standards is preferred.
- 7+ years experience in the following:
- - Use of LT Spice simulation and adapting libraries.
- - Altium Software.
- - Designing for manufacturability and applying EMC/ESD/Transients protection to circuits plus reduction of Radiated emissions and radiated susceptibility techniques.
- 10+ years experience in the following:
- - Creating design standards and design processes to release robust error-free products to production with minimum risk.
- - Applying EMC standards, design standards, PCB standards, making schematic design blocks, etc.
- - Developing personal business plans including goals for every year and personal growth projection for each team member.
- - Developing worst case analysis calculations (Mathcad).
- - DFMEA experience.
- - Developing schematics and PCB layout (4 and 6 layers). Experience on designing gerbers and fabrication drawings.
- - Validation standards UL, FCC, SAE, IEC.
- - Electrical Design (Peer) Reviews.
- - Solving Test Incidents from validation labs or SW verification group.
- - Generating product specifications.
- 15+ years experience in the following:
- - New product developments: Design and PCB layout.
- - Analysis and design of existing products.
- - Analog/Digital Circuit Design area, design experience in the DC/DC and AC/DC products is a plus.
- - Creative Problem-Solving skills. Mainly on issues associated to field returns and test incidents.
- Experience with field returns and challenging quality issues.
- Create standard documents (templates) for test development, verification, HW-SW interface, PCB layout guidelines, etc.
- Capable to take management decisions when needed.
- Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills.
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Salary: $140k - $160k
Business Office professional attire when in office setting
Location: El Paso, TX
Supplier Quality Representative
This position is responsible for controlling the Quality of Game Change Solar’s products and its sub-assemblies, manufactured in the United States. The position is responsible for actively driving the quality control processes with suppliers and vendors of Game Change Solar.
- In this position, take the defined responsibility of Raw material, In-process, Out-going quality.
a) Execution of Quality Plans
b) Perform, attend or witness the quality inspections at supplier’s place as defined by quality manager
c) Quality Resource control: Plan, monitor and get work done from TPI, measurement systems, equipment’s, tools and fixtures to execute quality plans.
d) Drive process improvements and implement Quality tools. - Analyze quality issues, do root cause analysis and plan ICA, PCA and report it out (trouble shoot quality related issues and develop sustainable actions & ensure implementation)
- Interact with suppliers, labs etc., directly on quality issues
- Prepare and/or approve Quality documentations like FAI, PDI, MDCC – help for speedy quality clearances
- Help Quality Manager to decide on the inspection and testing parameters, resources and methods
- Do Continuous Quality improvement through 8D, 7QC, MSA and SPC tools, CP CPk studies.
- Bring continuous focus on problem solving and improving process controls
- Implement product & process audits - Navigate the quality audits with team, identify NCs and closure of the open ended elements
- Help train other Inspectors and operators on Quality – extend training support to suppliers
- Learn and implement industry best practices, identify the opportunities for improvements and implement it in own area
- Manage team of TPI, inspectors, train them and help achieve their quality performance and objectives
- Get involved in daily management and proactively reduce the risk to Quality & Delivery by working on resolving potential issues with along cross functional teams.
- Ability to understand drawings and execute inspection methodology and preparation of quality documents.
- Sound knowledge of Quality standards like ASTM, 8D method, FMEA techniques, 7 QC tools, SPC, MSA, etc
- Implementing error-proofing techniques- Pokayoke
- Data Collection and basic analytical skills
- Basic knowledge of Solar Energy industry products, like solar tracker system – add on advantage
- Bachelors with 2-3 year or DME with 4+ years of Mechanical/Production engineering preferred
- Experience in Rolling, Sheet metal working, Assembly, Manufacturing, Machining and Galvanization, etc - preferably from industry which makes Steel/Structural – mechanical products (Module mounting structure, electrical towers, etc) will be an added advantage
- Internal: Quality Manager, Operations, Engineering, Supply chain, Planning, Buyers and Logistics teams, etc. External: Suppliers, TPI, External labs, ISO auditors, etc
- External: Suppliers, TPI, External labs, ISO auditors, etc.
- Shop floor Leadership skills
- Strong analytical ability with data reasoning and detail orientation
- Results orientation – must deliver results & have sense of urgency to deliver on time
- Collaboration – ability to work in cross-functional teams for achievement of objectives
- Functional excellence – Passion for Quality, must possess the necessary functional and working know‑how
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000
Must have valid driver’s license
Business Office professional attire when in office setting
PPE and GCS attire for onsite visits
This position will be 90-95% based on-site
Location: Harvey, IL and Paw Paw, MI
Contracts Manager
We are seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to join our team. We are looking for creative, intelligent, and driven professionals who want to make a positive impact on the planet. This position will report to the Corporate Counsel and will provide support in reviewing, negotiating, and managing business contracts to ensure all commercial terms and risks are covered. The contracts manager is required to assess and administer the contracts for compliance with applicable laws, schedules, specs, terms and conditions and the company policies for the benefit of the company. One of the key requirements of this role is the ability to handle large volumes of work accurately and within tight timelines. The company is expected to grow rapidly over the next few years and there will be exciting opportunities for career growth.
- Review and negotiate terms and conditions of business contracts for the solar industry with minimal supervision.
- Drive diligence of contracts review to ensure all risks are identified.
- Prepare and review non-disclosure agreements, contract amendments and other contract types with minimal supervision.
- Coordinate as needed with key stakeholders in Legal, Sales, Engineering, and Operations.
- Review purchase orders to confirm compliance with quoted pricing, and terms of the agreement to ensure that all required elements are accurately captured.
- Escalate and coordinate with Corporate Counsel for guidance on risk analysis and contract disputes.
- Maintain record of all contracts and agreements and ensure all contracts remain current with timely renewal(s).
- Review and negotiate supplier and service contracts.
- Manage signature process.
- Manage the contracts repository.
- Perform other duties and special projects as needed.
*These responsibilities outlined above are a general estimation of requirements and are subject to change based on the company’s needs.
- A Bachelor’s degree is required
- 5+ years of prior contracts/ legal experience, negotiation and administration
- 5+ years relevant experience in EPC / clean energy industry (preferably solar industry)/construction strongly preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong time and project management skills
- Ability to drive projects to completion in an accurate and timely manner
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Salary: DOE
Business Office professional attire when in office setting
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Metal Fabricator
We are looking to hire a Metal Fabricator/Installer with experience working in Metallurgy, Physics, Strength of Materials and Fabrication experience. The ideal candidate will possess a wide range of technical metal working skills, including but not limited to: Design, MIG welding, bending, tempering, precision cutting/manufacturing, roll forming, die punching, etc. This role provides a creative, design focused process in which the candidate may contribute to the improvement of design strength and longevity while minimizing manufacturing costs. This position will require a candidate who is well organized and highly attentive to detail. The scale of size for racking components ranges greatly, therefore precision is of the utmost importance. The qualified candidate must be able to produce components based off of detailed prints with a high level of accuracy. Additionally, the ideal candidate will review designs and provide technical expertise on manufacturing methods which may contribute to efficiency and reduction of cost.
- This position is Outdoor and indoor. You MUST be comfortable working in all the weather elements.
- Comply with all OSHA, job site and construction safety procedures.
- Create metal parts based on verbal and/or written instruction. Must be able to read and understand prints.
- Strong understanding of tool safety when working with metal.
- Daily repair of any found issues including documentation of completed work.
- Assist during construction of parts and assembly and other experiments after daily tasks are complete
- Strong knowledge of welding, bending and metal fabrication practices including but not limited to Galvanized steel, stainless steel, bronze, aluminum, and alloys.
- Willing to teach others, share skills and experiences to better and further the team’s development.
- Flexible, open to new ideas and able to adjust to adversities.
- Comfortable working in a fast paced environment with rapid turnover of objectives.
- Assist in generation of new ideas to resolve problems with original design.
- Assist with product evolution to reduce cost, increase construction efficiency, and reduce field install time on large scale projects.
- Assist management to complete task assignments in a timely manner, and request resources as needed.
- Tasks may include travel to other sites within driving distance with management or on own as needed.
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- PPE is required on site.
- Degree in manufacturing/steel construction discipline or equivalent experience.
- High level of competency working with power and/or manufacturing tools.
- Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer 1C, 2A licensure preferred.
- Attitude and aptitude of a team player who will support other team members when needed.
- Ability to read and understand prints.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
- High level of integrity with strong emphasis on making and meeting commitments.
- High sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize to meet required deadlines.
- Some construction, solar and knowledge of key trades and tools required.
- General computer software skills: Microsoft Office applications.
- Must have a clean, valid US Drivers License.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- OSHA 10 certification.
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer
We are searching for a Mechanical Engineer or internship studying Mechanical Engineering, having or looking for systems/application experience. Knowledge of electrical systems and software/programing is a plus. Applicants from other industries, e.g., automotive, high-rise steel or bridge construction are also a plus. This is a prime opportunity with the advantage of creative, hands-on work which allow the candidate to expand their technical skills while contributing directly to new product development.
As GCS is a fast and steadily growing company, this position offers the ability to play an integral role in the success of the business. In this role, the candidate will work within the research and development team to identify potential issues, develop solutions, and design new methods and systems to reduce materials and labor time for assemblies. The qualified candidate will assist in designing, conducting, and analyzing tests for a wide variety of solar racking products. The candidate will also be responsible for conducting testing on prototype and production samples from vendors in order to verify manufacturing quality and overall unit performance.
Within this role, the candidate will help design components as part of new and existing structural systems based on education and experience in relation to: systems and applications, mechanical loadings, energy fundamentals/thermodynamics and solar technology. The candidate must be able to understand large scale utility solar installations and the fundamental principles behind their design. The candidate must also be able to read prints and make revisions as necessary during the design process. This position will also require the candidate to physically build and test concepts and designs.
- This position is both outdoor/indoor. You MUST be comfortable working in all-weather elements.
- Comply with all OSHA, state and federal code requirements, job site and construction safety procedures.
- Create project plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
- Create or coordinate the creation of photovoltaic (PV) structural systems, including system components.
- Create mechanical diagrams, connection diagrams for solar structural systems, using CAD.
- Evaluate specifications, recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to complete solar design goals.
- Develop design specifications and functional requirements for solar energy systems or components.
- Provide technical guidance and support to installation/engineering teams during installation, i.e., start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.
- Develop SOPs, quality or safety standards for solar installation implementation.
- Conduct testing as designed in accordance with improvement goals.
- Create reports of findings for testing completed.
- Improve existing systems of data collection, organization of results and accessibility for analyses .
- Monitor production samples from vendors, inspecting for quality of manufacturing and accuracy during testing.
- Develop assembly methods and practices for installations and inspection of solar installation projects.
- Test and evaluate photovoltaic (PV) Structural systems.
- Perform required cost reduction, stress and thermal analysis for solar systems.
- Demonstrate creativity in identifying solutions and root causes during analysis.
- Working with complex multi-layered problems, recreate field project issues, troubleshoot, and correct them in a timely manner.
- Assist management to complete task assignments in a timely manner, and request resources as needed.
- Tasks may include travel to other sites within driving distance with management or independently as needed.
- Ability to work both as a team member or independently, and at times able to work under pressure.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment. PPE is required onsite.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- PE License for Massachusetts - other states a PLUS. Not a requirement but very useful.
- Systems/Applications - Mechanical field experience or willingness to learn.
- Ability to read prints.
- Strong computer software, hardware and networking skills: MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Word).
- Programing experience, C Language or Linux, PCB testing and troubleshooting is a plus but not critical.
- Analytical or scientific software including simulation software also a plus but not critical.
- SolidWorks for modeling and running Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on new design work.
- MathWorks MATLAB.
- Development environment software - National Instruments LabVIEW.
- Some construction, solar and knowledge of key trades and tools preferred.
- Computer aided design CAD software: Autodesk AutoCAD/Autodesk AutoCAD LT, SolidWorks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
- High level of integrity with strong emphasis on making and meeting commitments.
- High sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize to meet required deadlines.
- US Driver’s License – must be clean and valid.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- OSHA 10 certification, additional certifications a plus.
- MA Hoisting Engineer 2A and 1C Licenses also a plus but not required.
Solar Field Technician
We are searching for a Solar Field Technician with a significant background in solar installation, framing or construction. The ideal candidate will be well versed in large scale utility solar installations to best support the advancements of the research and development team. This is a prime opportunity with the advantage of creative, hands-on work which allow the candidate to expand their technical skills and contribute to new product development.
As GCS is a fast and steadily growing company, this position offers the ability to play an integral role in the success of the business. The candidate will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the function of the research and development team, and their projects. This will include assisting in conducting testing on newly designed products, assembly and construction of testing rigs/customized solar racking solutions, and the monitoring of existing long-term testing for accuracy and performance.
- This position is outdoor and indoor. You MUST be comfortable working in all-weather conditions
- Comply with all OSHA, job site and construction safety procedures.
- Assisting the R&D team in the preparation, conducting and recording of testing.
- Fabrication of prototype racking components for use in testing.
- Accurate and consistent construction of racking systems according to prints and instructions.
- Monitoring and management of long-term testing setups, conducting maintenance and repairs where required.
- Documenting and reporting of damages observed during testing for analysis.
- Tracking and reporting inventory of newly arrived samples for testing.
- Tracking and reporting the movement and use of existing materials and samples on site.
- Communicating consistently with all members of the team to maintain efficiency of operations.
- Observing and ensuring the safe working conditions for all members of the team.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with rapid turnover of objectives.
- Assist management to complete task assignments in a timely manner, and request resources as needed.
- Tasks may include travel to other sites within driving distance with management or independently as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- PPE is required on site.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in construction, framing, solar installation, or related fields is preferred
- OSHA 10 Certification required
- High level competency working with power tools safely
- Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer 1C, 2A licensure preferred
- Attitude and aptitude of a team player who will support other team members when needed
- Ability to read and understand prints
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent creative problem solving, critical thinking skills and ability to work independently
- High level of integrity with strong emphasis on making and meeting commitments
- High sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize to meet required deadlines
- Strong computer software skills: Microsoft Office applications, programing experience
- Strong understanding of low voltage DC circuitry – electrical experience/background preferred
- Strong understanding of mechanical elements and the sequence of parts in an assembly
- US Driver’s License – must be clean and valid
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Background check required
Director of Marketing
GameChange Solar is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the rapidly growing utility scale solar industry. We have top quality solar racking and tracker products that generate the most amount of energy, are the fastest to install, and the most cost effective. The company is approaching $1 bn in revenue, profitable and growing over 50% annually. The Director of Marketing will oversee, coordinate, and participate in the development of marketing strategies and products for the organization.
- Participate in the development of branding and corporate identity initiatives
- Develop and implement marketing plans, including promotional calendars and programs, new product introductions and other marketing projects
- Develop technical product marketing materials and guide development of white papers and technical documents from Engineering teams
- Develop sales forecasting and product branding plans
- Develop and manage marketing budget
- Partner with Business Development Team to establish and grow a target market share
- Evaluate geographic and product markets for new business development efforts and support development of locally tailored material
- Partner with Financial Planning for Strategic Planning Processes
- Conduct customer, brand and product research initiatives
- Provide analytics to measure the effectiveness of the website and all marketing programs
- Offer expert advice to develop innovative advertising, public relations, social media and events
- Negotiate with media partners to guarantee advantageous contracts
- OtWork with new business development team and sales teams on brand initiatives
- Supervise marketing, including hiring, training, workloads, schedules and deadlines
- Oversee the operation of a company’s website or email marketing program and provide analytics review
- Plan, design and execute SolarConnectionsTM, trade shows, and other events such as webinars, sponsorship events, etc.
- Effectively communicate with all levels of an organization both internally and externally in both written and oral form
- Ensure that all marketing work is professionally and efficiently performed
- Oversee Communications and Financial and Trade Press in Partnership with Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Financial Officer
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related course of study
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in an in-house marketing function
- Solid knowledge of marketing-related business practices, including advertising, market research, technology and budgeting
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite- Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Experience with website design and coding
- Demonstrated history of planning successful product launches and events
- Effective communication skills and adaptable communication style for interacting with team members, upper management and clients
- Time management and organization skills in order to plan and execute both large and small marketing projects and initiatives in a timely manner and within prescribed deadlines
- Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to provide analytics on the effectiveness of the website and all marketing programs
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to manager outside vendors
Salary: $160k + 25% bonus target
Business Office professional attire when in office setting
Job Type: Full-time
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