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Director of Product Engineering

Heliene
Rogers, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Heliene is a fast-paced entrepreneurial company growing rapidly in a highly desirable industry, with a mission to be part of the solution to climate challenges and contribute to a better planet.

Heliene has taken the challenge to help the world reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, by striving to be a leader in renewable energy. We are a manufacturer of high efficiency and high-quality solar modules. Our modules are produced on state-of-the-art solar manufacturing lines in Ontario-Canada, Minnesota-USA, and at manufacturing partners around the world.

Customer First is more than a slogan. It’s the guiding principle of our business, a core value, and the cornerstone of our company culture.

We are looking for talented and motivated people that want to help us shape the solar industry. Under an experienced leadership team, we provide growth opportunities, intellectual challenge and a flexible, collaborative company culture.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including competitive salaries; paid time off; health, dental, vision and life insurance; as well as retirement plans.

Job Title : Director, Product Engineering

Position Status : Permanent, Full Time

Department : Product Engineering

Supervision Received : Chief Technology Officer

Supervision Exercised : Product Engineering Managers, Engineers, and Technicians

Location : Rogers, Minnesota

Date Posted : January 28, 2025

Application Deadline : February 17, 2025

A. Product Development 35%

B. Product Certification, Compliance, and Customer Success 25%

C. Team Leadership and Development 20%

D. Other Duties as Assigned 20%

TOTAL 100%

Heliene is seeking a Director of Product Engineering to lead our Product Engineering team. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Director of Product Engineering will have overall responsibility for product engineering in the company including standard product design and development, prototyping, product performance, product reliability, test engineering, certification and compliance, and technical services. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning Heliene’s product direction, guiding the product throughout the entire product process, and making sure the products meet customer needs and align with the companies’ goals. This role will work alongside other members of the Heliene Team including other engineering teams, marketing, and sales.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Prepare, monitor, and deliver on new product plans.
  • Ensure product deliverables meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations.
  • Drive continuous efficiency improvements and assess new technology.
  • Provide leadership and perform duties as needed for certification and compliance, and customer technical services for applications and warranty.
  • Recruit, build and mentor a highly skilled Product Engineering Team.
  • Provide leadership and perform duties as needed in product design and development, performance and reliability engineering, applications engineering, and test engineering.
  • Prepare and execute Capital and Operating Expenditure Budgets for the Product Engineering Department.
  • Create and monitor objective goals, and KPIs for the team.
  • Present department goals and updates to the Management Team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Technology Officer or delegate.

Minimum Qualifications :

M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field with eight (8) years of related experience and at least four (4) years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

  • PhD in a relevant field is considered an asset.
  • Direct experience in PV Solar engineering.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
  • Experience managing teams of highly skilled engineering managers and engineers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong technical acumen and attention to detail.
  • Proven record of developing new products, if in the solar industry, this would be considered an asset.
  • Hands-on experience of solar module design, manufacturing, testing, and certification.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Hands-on experience in establishing and implementing quality, reliability, and performance metrics for solar cells, modules, and systems.
  • Proven record of hiring and training highly skilled technical teams.
  • Strong knowledge of solar industry trends, solar products, and solar systems.
  • Highly skilled in office productivity tools, lab tools, and data analysis and reporting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Salary Range : $130,000 to $170,000 Annually

    Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@heliene.com no later than 4 : 00 p.m. on February 17, 2025.

    All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America.

    Heliene is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our organization and is an equal-opportunity employer. Heliene invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates from equity-deserving groups and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

    Currently, Heliene USA is not accepting applicants that require sponsorship.

    Salary : $130,000 - $170,000

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