BESS Quality Leader

SHOALS TECHNOLOGIES•Portland, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to join a fast-paced, innovative team making a real impact in the renewable energy industry? Join Shoals Technologies Group (NASDAQ: SHLS), a leading provider of electrical balance of systems (EBOS) solutions for solar and energy storage. Headquartered just north of Nashville, Tennessee, we have been driving industry innovation since 1996 by delivering cutting-edge technologies that improve efficiency, safety, and reliability for solar systems worldwide. With over 60 GW of solar systems deployed globally, we are setting the standard for the renewable energy industry. We are a collection of engineers, renewable advocates, curious minds, and collaborators. Our manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Alabama, along with sales teams across Spain and Australia, enable us to power clean energy solutions across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia Pacific. We push boundaries and challenge each other to design, develop, and deliver solutions with the potential to change the world. We are the rebellious hero. We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on BESS Quality Leader to oversee testing, validation, and commissioning activities for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) products. This leader will guide a team of technicians responsible for functional testing, troubleshooting, quality checks, and performance verification of BESS units prior to deployment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership ability, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient testing operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will partner closely with Customer Care and Field Service teams to support issue resolution, analyze field performance trends, and ensure customer needs are integrated back into test processes and continuous improvement efforts. The BESS Quality Leader plays a critical role in ensuring product reliability, safety, and compliance with industry standards, while driving continuous improvement and technician development in collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or troubleshooting, preferably in BESS, power electronics, or renewable energy manufacturing
Minimum 3 years of experience leading technicians or serving as a team lead, shift lead, or senior technician
Experience working with customers to address quality concerns
Experience with Microsoft Office and Minitab or similar software
Strong understanding of high-voltage systems, battery technologies, power conversion equipment, and electrical safety
Hands-on experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, and diagnostic tools
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Demonstrated ability to coach and develop technical talent
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Proven ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Ability to work on-site in Portland, Tennessee
Ability to travel up to 25 percent

Nice To Haves

Experience with BESS commissioning, PCS or inverter systems, or energy storage integration
Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, or automated test equipment
Experience with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, or FMEA
Certified Quality Engineer
Six Sigma Green Belt
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field

Responsibilities

Team Leadership and People Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of BESS Test Technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Provide hands-on training, coaching, and technical guidance to ensure consistent testing quality
Coordinate daily work assignments, manage staffing levels, and ensure technicians have appropriate tools and resources
Promote strong communication and collaboration across shifts and departments
Conduct performance evaluations, set expectations, and support career development
Build alignment across technicians with diverse backgrounds and skill sets
Oversee all testing, validation, and commissioning activities for BESS units in compliance with internal and external standards
Perform and supervise functional testing, electrical verification, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
Ensure accurate documentation of test results, nonconformances, and corrective actions
Partner with engineering teams on root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions
Maintain and improve test procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols
Monitor test equipment performance and ensure proper calibration and maintenance
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, reliability, and efficiency
Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, environmental requirements, and company policies
Partner with Customer Care, Field Service, and Technical Support teams to understand real-world product performance
Support field issue resolution by reviewing test data and verifying failure modes
Contribute to customer-facing root cause analyses with data-backed insights
Participate in cross-functional reviews to translate customer issues into testing and quality improvements
Provide technical input for customer-facing documentation such as troubleshooting guides and commissioning checklists
Communicate field performance trends back to manufacturing test teams to prevent recurrence