Senior Product Engineer - Heliene : Job Details

Heliene is a fast-paced entrepreneurial company growing rapidly in a highly desirable industry, with a mission to be part of the solution to climate challenges and contribute to a better planet.

Heliene has taken the challenge to help the world reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, by striving to be a leader in renewable energy. We are a manufacturer of high efficiency and high-quality solar modules. Our modules are produced on state-of-the-art solar manufacturing lines in Ontario-Canada, Minnesota-USA, and at manufacturing partners around the world.

Customer First is more than a slogan. It's the guiding principle of our business, a core value, and the cornerstone of our company culture.

We are looking for talented and motivated people that want to help us shape the solar industry. Under an experienced leadership team, we provide growth opportunities, intellectual challenge and a flexible, collaborative company culture.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including competitive salaries; paid time off; health, dental, vision and life insurance; as well as retirement plans.

Job Title: Senior Product Engineer

Position Status: Permanent, Full Time

Department: Product and Technology Engineering

Supervision Received: Director of Product Engineering

Supervision Exercised: Technicians

Location: Rogers, Minnesota

Date Posted: January 28, 2025

Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

A. Prototyping and Testing of Solar Modules 30%

B. Implementation of Requirements for Quality, Inspection, and Testing of Solar Materials and Modules 25%

C. Implementation of Cross-Functional Product-Functions 25%

D. Other Duties as Assigned 20%

TOTAL 100%

Heliene is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to lead our Product Engineering Program in solar module manufacturing. Reporting to the Director of Product Engineering, the Product Engineer will be responsible for managing all aspects of Product Engineering work at Heliene factories in Minnesota, USA and at our manufacturing partners overseas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create prototyping and testing plans.
• Prototyping solar modules in Heliene module factories in the US and overseas. Testing of modules in-house or at partner labs in the US and overseas.
• Implementation of requirements for quality inspection and testing of solar materials and modules in Heliene factories. Ensuring all quality, reliability, and performance requirements are met.
• Identify, set up, and commission test equipment. Perform testing of materials and modules.
• Identify areas for improvement of module quality, performance, and reliability. Develop improvement plans and help implement them in the factory.
• Getting all product related functions implemented in module factories working collaboratively with Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Logistics teams.
• Provide technical support to Production, Engineering, and Quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director Product Engineering or delegate.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field with four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

• Solar Photovoltaics (PV) experience.
• Hands-on experience of solar module manufacturing and testing.
• Hands-on experience of testing solar components at material, module, and system level.
• Deep understanding of solar materials and solar module quality, performance, and reliability.
• Direct experience of working with suppliers of materials and products, if in the solar industry, this is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of certification, safety, and compliance of solar materials, modules, and systems.
• Knowledge of solar industry trends, solar products, and solar systems.
• Highly skilled in office productivity tools, lab tools, and data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Salary Range: $80,000 to $115,000 Annually

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 17, 2025

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in [the United States of America.

Heliene is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our organization and is an equal-opportunity employer. Heliene invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates from equity-deserving groups and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Currently, Heliene USA is not accepting applicants that require sponsorship.