Company Overview
Nevados is the premier solar tracker company for PV power plants built on sloped and rolling terrain. We offer innovative all-terrain trackers paired with a comprehensive software suite in an integrated technology platform that optimizes solar performance, improves plant reliability and respects the natural landscape. Headquartered in Oakland and backed by institutional capital, Nevados is transforming utility-scale PV deployment with our tracking solutions and partnership approach.
Nevados is a distributed organization with many team members working remotely, while other roles require an in office and on-site presence. Specifics of the work location, travel expectations and other role requirements are outlined in the position overview. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Field Reliability Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the performance and durability of our products by investigating design issues and gathering critical field data. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in both office and field environments and is passionate about continuous improvement.
This person is ideally based in the Bay Area or in the Midwest. There is heavy travel expected for this role to customer sites. If located in the Bay Area, there is an expectation of 2 days/week in person (HQ in Oakland, CA) when not traveling to customer sites.
Responsibilities
- Field Investigations: Travel to operational sites to investigate design issues, conduct testing, and ensure product reliability.
- Data Instrumentation: Instrument operational sites to capture real-world field data essential for product evaluation.
- Instrumentation Development: Source or design custom instrumentation solutions to effectively monitor and collect field data.
- Documentation: Prepare detailed reports documenting site visits, including findings and actionable recommendations.
- Knowledge Sharing: Disseminate field data and insights to quality and testing teams to drive product improvements.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Willingness to travel 50% of the time to various operational sites across the US.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
- Experience with instrumentation and data collection methods.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
These ranges indicate base salary. See more regarding total compensation packages below. Actual compensation will be determined based on candidate experience, skillset, and location.
Benefits & Total Compensation Package
Nevados offers competitive base salary, bonus, commission (if applicable to the role) and stock options commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full time employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and vol life. We also offer 401(k) participation, unlimited PTO, generous sick leave, paid company holidays and additional benefit offerings as we continue to grow.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Unless otherwise explicitly stated as a requirement of the role, candidates must be willing to travel at least 10-20% of the time for company off-sites, conferences, trade shows, site visits, and other potential events as needed.
Inclusion at Nevados
Not sure you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply anyway. We’re committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. This includes uplifting women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others who are underrepresented in cleantech and the broader tech industry. Nevados is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interview Process
At Nevados, our interview process is designed to be comprehensive and thorough to ensure the best fit for both the candidate and our team. It typically entails 3-5 conversations over the course of 3-4 weeks. This timeline and format may vary based on the role as well as availability of team members and the candidate. The process is subject to change at any time.
Phone Screen: An initial call with Recruiting to discuss your background, expectations, and interest in the role.
Discussions with Hiring Managers: In-depth calls with hiring managers/team members to assess your technical skills and fit.
Cross Functional Team Member Interviews: Meetings to gauge team dynamics and working style.
Executive Leadership Conversations: Discussions with our executive team to ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals and vision.
Professional Reference Checks: The final step before an offer involves contacting your provided professional references to verify your qualifications and past performance.
We look forward to getting to know you better and exploring the possibility of you joining our team!
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