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PV Engineer or Senior Engineer (Albuquerque or Boston)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
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Job Description:


PV Engineer or Senior Engineer (Albuquerque or Boston)


About the Position:


This position is for a PV Engineer or Senior Engineer who will join as a Member of the Technical Staff in the PV Technologies group, reporting to the Director, PV Technologies. The PV Technologies group maintains operations in both Albuquerque, NM and Boston, MA. This role may be fulfilled in either location.
Principal Responsibilities:
• Lead PV Technologies group research projects: experiment planning, execution, analysis and report writing
• Work in a team of Fraunhofer experts to enhance Fraunhofer CSE’s services to industry and government   customers
• Lead proposal writing efforts with internal and external collaborators
• Lead business development activities for the PV Technologies group by determining customer needs, proposing solutions, and leveraging contacts throughout the industry
• Work closely with customers in establishing and executing work plans
• Collaborate with Fraunhofer research groups in other technical areas
• Supervise students and visiting scientists

Required Experience and Education:


• An advanced degree in a relevant engineering or scientific field
• At least three years experience in at least one of the following areas: PV design, manufacturing, or testing
• Familiarity with new and emerging PV module technologies
• Clear understanding of basic statistics and ability to design experiments
• Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization. An aptitude for teamwork and learning new concepts
• Proven ability in taking the initiative on projects, and a hands-on attitude
• Demonstrated mentorship capability

About the Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE)

The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit applied research and development laboratory dedicated to fostering economic development through the commercialization of clean energy technologies for the benefit of society. With a focus in building energy technologies, solar photovoltaics, distributed electrical energy systems, start-up assistance, and technical validation, Fraunhofer CSE engages in collaborative research with private companies, government entities, and academic institutions. Fraunhofer CSE is a subsidiary of Fraunhofer USA and affiliated with Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Europe’s largest contract R&D organization.


Please apply through the career page on our website at http://cse.fraunhofer.org/jobs---careers/  


Fraunhofer USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of Individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and is a federal contractor.
 

 

 





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