Technical Sr. Engineer Performance Engineer
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Job Description:
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary R&D teams in solar technology projects driving innovation in PV performance and the integration of emerging technologies such as energy storage and advanced control systems.
Conduct operational data analysis of complex PV systems defining and monitoring performance metrics and recommending optimization strategies.
Design implement and manage advanced instrumentation systems for PV plants integrating environmental sensors (irradiance albedo temperature) with advanced electrical measurement technologies for high-precision monitoring of current voltage and related parameters.
Develop firmware and algorithms for dataloggers ensuring robust data acquisition and long-term operational performance.
Oversee image-based monitoring solutions for PV plants including system sizing and integration with SCADA/PPC environments.
Perform outdoor infrared thermography of PV systems according to IEC 62446-3.
Act as a key interface between multicultural cross-functional teams and external stakeholders ensuring alignment between technical execution and strategic objectives.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Energy Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.International academic or professional experience is a strong asset.
At least 8 years of combined academic and professional experience in the solar energy sector.
Proven track record in solar PV projects with a portfolio of 1000 completed projects across distributed and utility-scale contexts.
Hands-on experience in at least one utility-scale solar power plant of 1000 MW or more.
Background in M&A technical due diligence supporting portfolios of at least 1 GW.
Strong experience in solar R&D including modeling simulation and experimental validation using advanced instrumentation.
Academic or professional exposure to hybrid and renewable systems (e.g. CSP PV-biomass integration hydropower wind).
Active participation in national and international technical standards committees (e.g. IEC ABNT COPANT).
Hands-on experience with infrared thermography (IEC 62446-3) and familiarity with electroluminescence testing of PV modules.
Proficiency in PVsystpvlibPython and Design of Experiments.
Expertise in monitoring and control systems (instrumentation dataloggers SCADA PPC).
Familiarity with data science and computer vision applications for solar performance andAgriPV.
Strong knowledge ofLCoE CAPEX and OPEX analysis.
Fluent in English and Spanish; native Portuguese speaker.
At Nextracker we are leading in the energy transition providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology data monitoring and analysis services.
For us at Nextracker sustainability is not just a word. Its a core part of our business values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People Community Environment Innovation and Integrity. We are creative collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.
Culture is our Passion
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- JProfiler
- Splunk
- Performance Testing
- Fiddler
- Apache
- HP Performance Center
- LoadRunner
- New Relic
- Scalability
- J2EE
- Java
- Scripting
About Company
Nextracker provides intelligent solar tracker solutions for utility-scale and distributed generation projects to transform PV plant performance. Call now.
