Solar Engineer at Simba Group

Job Description

• Plan and manage all solar technical activities
• Manage after-sales service with suppliers;
• Develop standard procedures for installation and repairs;
• Assist the Head of Solar in the selection and testing of new products or solar systems by reviewing design specifications and functional requirements
• Recommend technical changes to improve the efficiency and quality of solar products;
• Provide technical guidance and support to installation and repair teams;
• Provide consultation, advice, and expert advice to management on technical matters related to systems or processes.
• Develop and implement a training program for field and office staff.
• Develop and run market tests on new products (including components and accessories) that can meet the customers’ energy needs and functional requirements.
• Develop/Review design specifications & functional requirements, test run products and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes;
• Perform usage and lifetime stress tests, or cost reduction analysis;
• Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
• Power System installation and Maintenance
• Develop standard procedures and quality or safety standards for installation and repairs
• Provide technical direction or support to installation and repair teams during installation, testing, system commissioning, repairs, or performance monitoring
• Develop and implement a train-the-trainer program for technical installations and repairs
• Provide support to the Customer Care Agents in troubleshooting technical issues.

Requirements

• Degree (at least 5 years) in Electrical Engineering, Solar Engineering, or a related degree.​
• Practical experience of at least 3 years in the repair and maintenance of electronic and solar equipment
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form
• Ability to provide consultation, guidance, and expert advice to management and other groups on technical, systems, or process-related issues/topics. Ability to manage and form a team
• Ability to analyze and process data/information (knowledge of excel or google sheet)
• Ability to analyze new and complex technical problems and propose solutions
• Capacity to train others
• Ability and willingness to travel for field visits is critical and to work on-call during off-shift hours
• Think Creatively and be Proactive!