Director, System Test and Validation

Director, System Test and Validation

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States Location Type: On-site Salary Range: 180000 - 240000 USD Annually

The System Integration Engineering Team is seeking an experienced, bright, self-motivated Director of System Test and Validation to lead the System Test team.

The successful candidate will own both the end-to-end system testing strategy and laboratory expansion strategy for Qcells existing and next generation products including AC Modules, Inverters, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Energy Management, and integrated software for the North American market. This position will interface between development and QA to ensure Qcells solutions meet product, functional, and performance requirements.

This position reports to the Head of System Integration Engineering Team. This position will be based out of Santa Clara, CA R&D Center. Travel is expected to be 20% to test facilities and Qcells offices.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and execute comprehensive product test strategy programs.
• Define and execute test reports and records management programs.
• Lead and develop a team of hardware, systems, and software engineers focused on testing and validation.
• Collaborate with cross functional hardware and software organizations to meet system level test requirements and processes.
• Collaborate with Product Management to ensure objective Alpha test plans meet user acceptance and product requirements.
• Propose and lead test laboratory capability expansion of Santa Clara and other laboratory facilities.
• Propose and lead automation initiatives for testing.
• Collaborative with Deployment teams on Beta programs.
• Collaborate with external testing partners.
• Stay abreast of industry test standards and methods.
• Foster a team culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Physics or related field) required, MS preferred.
• 8 -12 years of technical expertise in solar modules, solar inverters, energy storage, and grid-tied /off grid HW and FW/SW systems.
• Extensive experience in complex system product level testing of features and functions.
• Extensive experience in end-to-end product level testing of complex systems, including validation of features and functional performance
• Experience writing test plans based on user stories or user acceptance requirements.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical teams and executive leadership. Experience with IOT communication, databases, and command/control for solar/ESS products.
• Experience with HW and SW test automation best practices.
• Experience with hardware in the loop testing principles.
• Experience working with hardware and software development teams.
• Experience testing apps and user interface tools.
• Proficiency in programing in python or other languages.
• Experience with data science and analytics on large data sets.
• Ability and proven experience to think creatively, learn quickly, and develop innovative solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well-organized and proven ability to manage both individual and collaborative team projects.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and with multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong communication skills with multi-national teammates in US and other countries
• Flexible, cross-functional, pro-active, can-do attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Proficient in Atlassian suite of SW tools (confluence, JIRA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Team budget forecasting
• Lab infrastructure planning and development
• Lab and outdoor testing experience
• Experience in solar HW and SW regulatory compliance
• Experience testing with 3rd party products
• Field and Applications experience
• Experience with O&M and installer partners to ensure we meet their needs
• Experience working in a start-up or fast-paced growth environment
• Experience working in a global company with multi-national teammates in US and other countries
• Experience working with colleagues with different primary languages

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands: To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

MobilityStanding20% of timeSitting70% of timeWalking10% of timeStrengthPullingup to 10 PoundsPushingup to 10 PoundsCarryingup to 10 PoundsLiftingup to 10 PoundsDexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)TypingFHandlingFReachingF - Mobility - Standing - 20% of time - Sitting - 70% of time - Walking - 10% of time - Strength - Pulling - up to 10 Pounds - Pushing - up to 10 Pounds - Carrying - up to 10 Pounds - Lifting - up to 10 Pounds - Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) - Typing - F - Handling - F - Reaching - F - Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)TurningFTwistingFBendingOCrouchingOBalancingNClimbingNCrawlingNKneelingN - Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) - Turning - F - Twisting - F - Bending - O - Crouching - O - Balancing - N - Climbing - N - Crawling - N - Kneeling - N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.