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Install, troubleshoot, repair and test commercial PV inverters and related power electronics in the field. Provide detailed service reports, maintain multiple product lines, work outdoors in varied conditions, and travel extensively nationally and internationally to support customers.
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Yaskawa – Solectria Solar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yaskawa America, Inc., is the #1 commercial PV inverter supplier in the U.S. Solectria’s products include 3.8 to 750 kW PV inverters, string combiners and web-based monitoring for all size solar systems. Solectria is backed by over 100 years of power electronics an inverter experience. All of Solectria’s three-phase central PV inverters are made in the USA. System owners, developers and EPCs rely on the high performance, reliability and bankability of Yaskawa – Solectria Solar. We look to hire people who value a positive work culture, want to be part of a winning team, and have a desire to learn and grow. 

Our culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals that are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents and skills to the next level and beyond. If you are a hardworking field service professional with an interest in renewable energy, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.
 

We are seeking a Field Service Technician to be based in Northern IL/Southeast WI, Texas or New Mexico, closest to the majority of our customer locations. However, customers may exist anywhere within the US, so travel may be required nationally and candidates near any major airport will also be considered. We offer the opportunity to experience the excitement, challenge and rewards of working in an entrepreneurial, fast growing, and industry-leading company where you will be challenged to troubleshoot, repair and test products in the field. You'll work on a wide range of locations and will learn to maintain all of our product lines.  This role provides detailed information on repairs or service activities to improve the field service processes. This position is very hands on and will allow you the opportunity to stand out and be recognized for your success. When you join the Yaskawa Solectria Solar team, you'll be surrounded by exceptionally talented individuals widely regarded as leaders in their areas of expertise.

You should have Associates degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Engineering Technician or equivalent work experience. Additionally you should have experience with high voltage and power electronics with a strong emphasis in basic electronic principles.  The perfect candidate will have previous PV systems or hands on inverter experience.

It is important to note that his position requires a high level of travel, both locally, domestically and internationally.  The Field Service Technician role does work outside in various types of environmental conditions.

Some key advantages to working at Yaskawa include: a global environment with interactions to numerous cultures, career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefit package, including uncapped incentive plan, car allowance, a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan, educational assistance programs offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses, and monetary rewards through Associate Recognition Programs.  

Yaskawa Solectria Solar is an equal opportunity employer.

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Yaskawa America, Inc. Buffalo Grove, Illinois, USA Office

Buffalo Grove, United States

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