Field Service Technician, Utility Solar Inverters, Minneapolis MN

The role

The Field Service Technician commissions, troubleshoots, and repairs SMA utility inverters in the field. The role includes performing warranty repairs, operation and maintenance activity, and performance data analysis across the Midwest region.

What you will do

• Assists with commissioning, troubleshoots, repairs and analyzes SMA America’s utility inverters in the field.
• Works regularly with high voltage DC electricity, three phase power, and relevant software and firmware.
• Performs and maintains maintenance activities in accordance with the SMA product maintenance manual.
• Develops detailed knowledge of SMA’s utility inverter products and accessories.
• Maintains an accurate inventory count of spare parts provided by SMA.
• Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Other duties as may be required or assigned.

Required qualifications

• Current residence in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metropolitan area.
• At least 3 years of experience in electrical, electronic and/or network communications.
• A bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent hands on electrical experience in renewables, wind, battery storage, utility, industrial or military settings.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours and a nonstandard schedule as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, walk, talk, hear, look, smell and see.
• Must be able to sit, reach above the shoulder, stoop, bend, squat and kneel.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Experience with inverters, VFDs, battery storage systems, PLCs or SCADA.
• Knowledge of solar and alternative energy markets.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.

Benefits

• Company truck with fuel card, insurance and maintenance.
• Company provided tools, PPE, work clothing and safety footwear.
• Company credit card, with per diem and hotel covered on overnight travel.
• Paid inverter training at SMA headquarters in Rocklin, CA.
• Medical plan options through Aetna, including a $0 premium option.
• SMA covers about 90% or more of medical premiums and contributes up to $1,500 a year to HSA on the high deductible plan.
• $0 employee only dental and vision options.
• Short and long term disability.
• $50,000 in life and AD&D insurance at no cost.
• 16 days of PTO, increasing with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 401k plan with a 100% match up to 5%.

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
• SMA America does not offer employment visa sponsorship of any kind.
• Candidates who currently require or will in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible.
• Candidates operating under a temporary work permit or any visa tied employment authorization are not eligible.

About the company

SMA America is the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG. They develop solar inverter technology for homes, businesses, and utilities.