Applications Engineer

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia NEXTracker Full time $60,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Description:

Nextracker is one of the most promising, fastest growing companies in today's solar industry. We design and manufacture next generation PV tracking systems that dramatically improve the economics of solar power. Applications range from distributed generation to utility-scale power plants across domestic and international markets. It is an exciting time to join Nextracker as we expand our team to meet the challenges of rapid growth in the B2B solar industry. With one of the most experienced management teams in solar, category-leading products, and a fortified technology roadmap, Nextracker is making a dramatic impact on the power plant of the future.
Summary of Role
The Application Engineer - Digital will be part of the rapidly developing Foundation Solutions business unit, working with the global Nextracker team and closely with the US based Applications team. This role is envisioned to become the subject matter expert for the operation of our machines in the field, being able to complete advanced fault finding across electronic control systems, set up, calibrate and maintain GNSS machine control systems and find solutions in challenging environments under time pressure. Operational responsibilities will be broad and will develop with the business, a background in surveying, machine control, and telematics will be highly regarded.
The role will require excellent written language skills to meet our knowledge sharing objectives within the Australian market and our desire to develop a training excellence program.
Responsibilities
Key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities for this role
Areas of responsibility
Accountabilities
Environment, Health and Safety
  • Be a visible Safety Leader; be proactive in continual improvement in the welfare of people interacting with the business.
  • Proactively challenge the operations team around safety and facilitate discussions around safety improvements.
  • Ensure that all safety events are thoroughly investigated, and root causes are identified with suitable corrective actions.
Business Systems
  • Work to facilitate the flow of data between machine telematics and the fleet operations system, MaintainX
  • Assist with order processing and inventory management system to manage spare parts and operational consumables as a digital specialist
Operations
  • Assist in coordination of logistics for equipment
  • Fault find digital system in the field
  • Assume responsibility for machine control in the field, be the subject matter expert for GNSS, telematics and firmware associated with our machinery
  • Attend field trials, program machinery, calibrate and verify machine performance
  • Attend testing sites, capture testing data
  • Review machine performance logs, work with R and D as new versions are released.
Knowledge Sharing
  • Identify key data metrics
  • Capture and analyze data over time
  • Maintain content on knowledge sharing portal
Training Delivery
  • Localize training content to the Australian market
  • Train new operators on digital systems
Continuous improvement
  • Identify and realize opportunities within the business for continuous improvement through implementations of technology, process and people.
Care of Nextracker property
  • All assets are accounted for, maintained and in good working order at all times.
  • Minimize risk of property damage, loss and mistreatment of assets under your teams care.
Other duties
  • Positively contribute to Nextracker through participation, sharing ideas and previous experiences.
  • Perform any other duties as required.
Experience, Qualities and Qualifications - Essential
Essential
  • Leadership skills with the ability to communicate at multiple levels
  • Proven ability to develop and manage relationships
  • Demonstrated experience with machine control/GNSS systems
  • Advanced fault finding ability in machine control systems, IFM experience an advantage
Preferred
Preferred
  • Affinity for mechanical systems and machinery
  • Experience within the materials supply and construction industry
  • Experience within a business excellence environment

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Culture is our Passion

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