Nextracker Inc.

Technical Sales Engineer

Nextracker Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Fremont • California • Tennessee • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per year

About the role

  • Act as the primary technical point of contact for module frame customers from initial engagement through delivery
  • Explain frame performance, structural behavior, corrosion durability, certifications (UL/IEC), and system-integration requirements
  • Work with the internal team to understand all relevant technical specifications, drawings, qualification documentation, and support development of customer-facing materials as needed
  • Gather and document customer requirements
  • Review module supplier specs and support frame customization for structural loads, tracker/racking interfaces, and manufacturing constraints
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Supply Chain on feasibility, testing, manufacturability, and cost optimization
  • Travel to domestic and international customer sites, suppliers, and testing labs as needed
  • Maintain competitive awareness on frame designs, coatings, structural performance, and cost/quality drivers

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in solar product design, mechanical systems, or structural components
  • Strong understanding of PV module design, module frames (aluminum or steel), coatings, and corrosion behavior in outdoor environments
  • Familiarity with structural loads (wind/snow), mechanical testing, UL/IEC standards, and CAD drawings
  • Experience with steel and/or aluminum forming, roll forming, or fabrication a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills—able to simplify technical content for customers
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proficiency with Excel; CRM tools (Salesforce/NetSuite) a plus
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and operate in a fast-paced environment
  • Mandarin language skills for coordination with Asia-based suppliers
  • Experience with utility-scale solar, trackers, or module manufacturing lines.
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Hard Skills & Tools
solar product designmechanical systemsstructural componentsPV module designmodule framescorrosion behaviorstructural loadsmechanical testingCAD drawingssteel and aluminum fabrication
Soft Skills
communication skillsattention to detailanalytical thinkingability to manage multiple prioritiescollaborationoperating in a fast-paced environment
Certifications
UL standardsIEC standards