Electrical Commissioning Technician (Travel position)

⚡️Join Power Electronics and Be Part of the Shift Toward a Sustainable Future

About Power Electronics

At Power Electronics, we believe in a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable future driven by technological innovation. We are global leaders in renewable energy and power electronics, with a presence in over 36 countries and a team of more than 3,000 professionals united by a single purpose: transforming energy into progress.

Every day, we design solutions that drive change toward a more responsible world—for the planet and for future generations.

Your Impact

The Commissioning Technician is dedicated to the meticulous setup, testing, and integration of Power Electronics’ inverters, ensuring they meet project specifications and operate at peak performance.

As a Commissioning Technician, this position will require 100% travel through different States. Most weekends included. Besides salary and bonuses, company will cover for all costs.

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Start-up and commissioning of solar inverters at customers' photovoltaic solar plants.

- Configure Power Electronics' (PE) inverters according to project requirements, including setting up communication protocols, grid settings, and operational parameters.

- Conduct testing of PE inverters to ensure proper functionality and performance, including voltage checks, frequency measurements, and power output testing under various operating conditions.

- Integrate PE inverters into the overall photovoltaic system, including connecting inverters to solar panels, batteries (if applicable), and electrical distribution systems, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

- Execute commissioning procedures for PE inverters, which may include system startup, calibration of sensors, verification of protection functions, and synchronization with the electrical grid (if applicable).

- Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues related to PE inverters, such as communication errors, electrical faults, or performance deviations, and implement corrective actions to resolve problems and ensure system reliability.

- Prepare and submit accurate records of commissioning activities sucha as Work Reports (using Power On Support), including test results, inverter configurations, and commissioning reports, to ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards as well as JSA Reports.

- Provide training and technical support to installation teams, maintenance personnel, and end-users on inverter operation, troubleshooting procedures, and maintenance requirements.

- Travel based on operations demands. 90% of the time.

- Other responsibilities may be assigned.

What We’re Looking For

- Trade school in electrical - Journeyman/Master's electrician license - AS or BS in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or similar.

- Strong proficiency using electrical test equipment including Multi-meter

- Strong knowledge using computers on user level

- 100% travel availability all year round. Days to travel back home: some weekends, national holidays or PTO.

Why Choose Power Electronics?

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:

- Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance for you and your dependents. If you're married, your partner and children under 26 years old are 100% covered by the company—no paycheck deductions, fully paid by Power Electronics.

- Basic Life Insurance – fully covered by Power Electronics.

- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance – fully covered by Power Electronics.

- Company Truck + $1,000 monthly food and gas allowance.

- All necessary work equipment: laptop, phone, uniform, and basic PPE safety gear.

- 401(k) Retirement Plan – with 5% company match.

- 14 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, plus 13 paid national holidays (including 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.).

- Paternal Leave.

- Continuous training through our Corporate University.

- Multicultural environment with real opportunities for international growth.

Our Commitment

At Power Electronics, we promote equal opportunity, diversity, and professional development in an inclusive, transparent, and respectful environment. We value individuals for their professional contributions and uphold the principles of integrity, equality, transparency, and civic responsibility.

We are committed to providing equal access to employment and career development, regardless of gender, marital status, age, social background, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation or identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, or language.

Ready to Drive the Change?

Join Power Electronics and be part of a company that powers the future of sustainable energy.

The hiring process at a glance

- First phone introduction call to check basic information about current professional status and ambitions (From Spain)

- Second step will be a 60mn virtual meeting (videocall) and will include a technical test

- Final interview with the leadership team based out in the US (also a virtual meeting)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $107,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) 5% Match

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Do you have the ability and willingness to be most time of the year out traveling?

- Please write your personal email.

- What is the highest voltage you have worked with live energy?

- As the hiring process is done from our main HQ in Spain, please expect a call from a +34 number.

- Do you have experience in Renewables, Industrial, Nuclear or similar fields?

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road