Industry: Photovoltaic
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Relocation: Negotiable
Compensation: Negotiable
Description:
The Product Design Manager will be responsible for the entire product portfolio as it relates to photovoltaics. The main focus of this position will be to ensure that the products (up to now designed in Europe) clearly reflect the requirements for the North American markets. This person will act as a liaison between the company's R&D/Engineering department and the regional solar markets in North America and serve as the company's 'eyes and ears' for market trends and developments. He/she will communicate frequently with customers (e.g. solar dealers, distributors, installers, utilities), sales managers and other market players to determine product requirements and make sure that this market-driven feedback is incorporated into the already very successful product line. Another key deliverable will be to research, recruit and develop relationships with US-based suppliers to increase significantly the local content of the PV product line.
This position offers ample room for career progression.
Requirements
-Minimum 3+ years experience in a technical capacity in the solar industry (e.g. Product Manager/ Developer, PV systems Designer, Applications Engineer, etc).
- A BA/BS in a related technical or business field is required. An advanced degree such as an MBA is a plus.
- Strong technical aptitude. A background in mechanical or electrical engineering would be of great value.
- Strong research and analytical abilities combined with strategic vision and business acumen. Able to develop a deep knowledge of the workings of the US solar energy market and a solid understanding of the technical side of solar products.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills that allow for effective interaction with internal teams and with the company’s customer and supplier base. Able to develop and convey persuasive ideas regarding the strategic development and successful market positioning of the PV products.
- Proven ability to work and excel in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial environment.
- Experience working for an international organization strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate should be a go-getter with a strong can-do and hands-on attitude. He/she should combine self-confidence, team-orientation and a high energy level with ethics, integrity and finesse.
Company
We are an international executive search firm specializing in the renewable energies and high-tech industries. We serve clients ranging from early stage start-ups to Fortune 500 companies with a thorough, analytical and fair approach.
Our client company is one of the global leaders in the alternative energy and building industry. The company provides a full range of photovoltaic and solar thermal products and is expanding its market offerings of heat pumps, solar cooling and other cutting edge technologies. The company currently serves the dealer and installer channels and the commercial market and will soon enter the utility market as well.
