Electrical Engineer - PV

Base Pay Range

$80,000.00/yr - $/yr

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. (Stock code: 300274) is a globally recognized renewable energy company, specializing in R&D, manufacturing, and services for solar, wind, energy storage, hydrogen, and electric vehicle solutions. Established in 1997, Sungrow is known for its innovative photovoltaic inverters, wind converters, EV chargers, energy storage systems, and hydrogen production technologies. Its products are sold in over 180 countries, with a cumulative installed capacity exceeding 740 GW by the end of 2024.

Sungrow has contributed to national standards and holds numerous core technologies. With multiple industry awards and advanced R&D centers, it ranks among the global leaders in clean energy. Guided by its mission “Clean power for all,” Sungrow continues to drive innovation and global sustainability.

The Electrical Engineer position is a hybrid or onsite role depending on departmental requirements. It reports to the Engineering Supervisor/Manager within the service engineering group and is a key member of the service engineering team. This highly technical, customer‑facing role involves field assignments, training, and technical support across solar inverter and battery storage technologies.

• Perform engineering assignments related to the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of solar inverters and battery storage technologies.
• Lead complex field engineering assignments.
• Interact with customers to explain technical scopes of projects.
• Create and update field service procedures for troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Provide training to customers, vendors, and internal personnel as part of the training center.
• Coordinate with R&D engineering in China for technical documents and training.
• Manage technical issues for designated regions.
• Prepare root‑cause reports for customers.
• Track technical issues on Airtable and visualize progress.
• Analyze failure trends, provide proactive reports, and recommend R&D improvements.
• Advise on and lead safety‑related training.
• Perform electrical and electronic troubleshooting and testing using oscilloscopes and PQA.
• Investigate solar plant issues such as battery faults, inverter design issues, and grid transients.
• Work with SCADA engineers to set up systems communication.
• Research alternative field components.
• Communicate with Factory Engineering and plant engineers for field service tasks.
• Collaborate with logistics, finance, and program management to maintain solar/BESS plants.
• Assist with repair activities at the service center.
• Submit field and management reports.
• Support technical proposal development and review scope and effort.
• Conduct site visits, experimental investigations, and propose engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Participate in weekly calls with headquarters engineers to review issue resolution progress.
• Provide details for monthly reporting.

• Ability to work with test equipment and hand tools.
• Strong customer service, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of electrical and construction site safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Basic knowledge of Electrical Safety Standards.

• Either 4 years of experience in power electronics organizations (service engineer, application engineer, R&D, product management, etc.) or 2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or above in electrical engineering or similar disciplines.
• Experience in the solar industry, battery industry, or power electronics is preferred.

• Technical problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Self‑starter with strong initiative and excellent communication.
• System and product level mindset.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive.
• Strong technical support focus and service orientation with sales teams and customers.
• Modbus protocol knowledge is desired but not required.
• Proficiency in English (required).
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is desired but not required.

• 50%

• Full‑time role based in Philadelphia, PA;
  Newark, NJ; or Albany, NY areas.

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package and employee programs.
• Strong personal and company growth opportunities.

For candidates in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington, the anticipated annual base salary for this role is between $80,000 and $120,000 (exclusive of other compensation components).

Sungrow is an equal‑opportunity employer. Due to strong interest in this position, Sungrow will only reach out to candidates who best meet the requirements. Thank you for your interest.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology;
Industries:
Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing