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| Job Ref: | 2013-3168 |
| Employer: |
SunPower. |
| City: | Tokyo |
| Country: | Japan |
| Job Description: |
Overview: Do you want to make a bigger impact on the world? SunPower's vision is to change the way the world is powered, and we are doing that every day with a brilliant, passionate and driven team. SunPower is widely recognized as the global leader in high-efficiency solar for residential, commercial and utility markets. We operate in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia and are seeking talented people to join us in building a global clean energy future. SunPower is committed to the success of our company, our employees and the communities around the world that need us most. We support our employees' commitment to their communities through a culture of volunteerism, and through The SunPower Foundation, which makes grants to green initiatives throughout the world. As a company, we operate with the highest sustainability standards. In an industry that is reshaping the world's energy future, there's no better place to be than SunPower. Summary of Role: What We Do Are you ready to change the future? You have the opportunity to join the company that helped establish solar markets around the world and continues to innovate in the renewable energy space. SunPower is one of the top three global solar companies by revenue with facilities in the US, Europe and Asia and we are seeking talented people to join us in building a clean energy future. Widely recognized as the world?s standard for solar, SunPower produces the world?s highest efficiency solar products. Our quality and reliability standards far exceed those of any other company in the industry, and we focus on our customers by guaranteeing high performance and high-level of customer satisfactions. SunPower is committed to the success of our company, our employees and the communities around the world that need us most. We support our employees? commitment to their communities through a culture of volunteerism, and through The SunPower Foundation, which makes grants to green initiatives throughout the world. As a company, we operate with the highest sustainability standards. We are also committed to our employees? growth through robust career development programs. In an industry that is reshaping the world?s energy future, there?s no better place to be than SunPower. Summary The Proposal Analyst provides site evaluation, system design, and sub-consultant management services for SunPower's commercial projects as a part of the Customer Operations Group. The Proposal Analyst designs rooftop and ground mounted solar arrays, generating full sets of construction documents to support our in-house construction project management team. Candidates must demonstrate strong design, communication, and creative problem solving skills, and have excellent AutoCAD skills. The position reports to the Director of Business Development, Japan. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. ?Preparation of detailed mechanical, electrical, civil and/or structural designs for rooftop systems and free standing ground-mounted solar arrays. ?Site layout, planning, design, commercial offer, and commercial lead management. ?Coordination with Sales Leads, Project Managers, and other project participants. ?Managing engineering consultants for calculations, drawing packages, professional stamps. ?Designing components to address site-specific requirements. ?Creating and maintaining AutoCAD drawing packages. ?Creating Bills of Materials for projects. ?Assisting Salespeople and construction Project Managers with design related questions, responding to RFIs from the field. ?Site visits, including occasional domestic and international travel. ?Work closely with Customer Operations group for maintaining and promoting proposal skills to achieve regional goals. ?Interface with Application, Product Management/Engineering groups for keeping product and service knowledge, and reflect field voices to their roadmaps. ?Assist Business Development Director in driving and closing all revenue opportunities and high-value partnerships. Education and Experience ?A Bachelors degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering OR Architecture. ?3-5 years Experience in Engineering or Design, post-degree. ?Minimum of 3 years of customer service function in a similar company or sales and marketing leadership experience in a similar industry. ?PV/energy industry experience a plus but not required. Qualifications and profile ?Candidates must be highly organized and capable of working on multiple projects. ?Knowledge of electrical design, materials and methods of installation, especially in power generation, is a plus. ?Strong design and engineering skills. ?Proficiency with AutoCAD and generating detailed construction drawings. ?Proactive attitude and strong customer orientation. ?Hands-on ability and can-do attitude. ?Superior communication skills ? both written and oral and good listening skills. ?Fluent in Japanese. Proficient in written and spoken English. ?Fluency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Location ?The position is based in Tokyo, Japan. ?Up to 40% domestic / international travel. ?Candidates must be legally entitled to work and reside in Japan. Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering OR Architecture. •3-5 years Experience in Engineering or Design, post-degree. •Minimum of 3 years of customer service function in a similar company or sales and marketing leadership experience in a similar industry. Preferred Requirements: PV/energy industry experience a plus but not required. Qualifications and profile •Candidates must be highly organized and capable of working on multiple projects. •Knowledge of electrical design, materials and methods of installation, especially in power generation, is a plus. •Strong design and engineering skills. •Proficiency with AutoCAD and generating detailed construction drawings. •Proactive attitude and strong customer orientation. •Hands-on ability and can-do attitude. •Superior communication skills - both written and oral and good listening skills. •Fluent in Japanese. Proficient in written and spoken English. •Fluency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Location •The position is based in Tokyo, Japan. •Up to 40% domestic / international travel. •Candidates must be legally entitled to work and reside in Japan. |
| Post Date: | 07/25/2013 |
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