FS TECH II HOURLY

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division • Madison, WI

20h

About The Position

Yaskawa – Solectria Solar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yaskawa America, Inc.,
is the #1 commercial PV inverter supplier in the U.S. Solectria’s products
include 3.8 to 750 kW PV inverters, string combiners and web-based monitoring
for all size solar systems. Solectria is backed by over 100 years of power
electronics an inverter experience. All of Solectria’s three-phase central PV
inverters are made in the USA. System owners, developers and EPCs rely on the
high performance, reliability and bankability of Yaskawa – Solectria Solar. We
look to hire people who value a positive work culture, want to be part of a
winning team, and have a desire to learn and grow. 

Our culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals that are looking
for the opportunity to stretch their current talents and skills to the next
level and beyond. If you are a hardworking field service professional with an
interest in renewable energy, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a Field Service Technician to be based in Northern IL/Southeast
WI but travel nationally. We offer the opportunity to experience the excitement,
challenge and rewards of working in an entrepreneurial, fast growing, and
industry-leading company where you will be challenged to troubleshoot, repair
and test products in the field. You'll work on a wide range of locations and
will learn to maintain all of our product lines.  This role provides detailed
information on repairs or service activities to improve the field service
processes. This position is very hands on and will allow you the opportunity to
stand out and be recognized for your success. When you join the Yaskawa
Solectria Solar team, you'll be surrounded by exceptionally talented individuals
widely regarded as leaders in their areas of expertise.

You should have Associates degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical
Engineering Technician or equivalent work experience. Additionally you should
have experience with high voltage and power electronics with a strong emphasis
in basic electronic principles.  The perfect candidate will have previous PV
systems or hands on inverter experience.

It is important to note that his position requires a high level of travel, both
locally, domestically and internationally.  The Field Service Technician role
does work outside in various types of environmental conditions.

Some key advantages to working at Yaskawa include: a global environment with
interactions to numerous cultures, career opportunities in diverse areas, a
highly competitive benefit package, including uncapped incentive plan, car
allowance, a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan,
educational assistance programs offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate
courses, and monetary rewards through Associate Recognition Programs.  

Yaskawa Solectria Solar is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Engineering Technician or equivalent work experience
• experience with high voltage and power electronics with a strong emphasis in basic electronic principles
• high level of travel, both locally, domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

• previous PV systems or hands on inverter experience

Benefits

• global environment with interactions to numerous cultures
• career opportunities in diverse areas
• highly competitive benefit package, including uncapped incentive plan
• car allowance
• generous 401(K) plan
• profit sharing
• corporate wide bonus plan
• educational assistance programs offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses
• monetary rewards through Associate Recognition Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees