Director, Product Design

SV Solar (SVS) is a development-stage company well positioned for success in today’s fast-growing $14B PV industry. SVS develops, manufactures and markets flat-plate solar modules with internal, low-level concentration. Our innovative design requires less-than one-half the silicon-based PV cells and yet produces as much energy as standard flat-plate modules.

Company leaders includes: Steven D. White, a founder of two successful venture-backed companies; Joe Lichy, the founder of NuEdison, a pioneering solar technology firm; and Chris Goeltner, Ph.D. with product development experience with Mercedes-Benz and Siemens.

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, SV Solar is well-funded one of the most experienced venture capital firms in the valley.

The Director, Product Design will lead a multi disciplinary team to generate complete mechanical and electrical designs of SV Solar products. The successful candidate will have experience in the design of photovoltaic or solar thermal products and have led a team in the successful design and deployment of a product. Must be familiar with design for manufacturing concepts. The Director, Product Design will report directly to the VP of Engineering.

MS or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering required.
Candidates must have 8+ years experience in product development.

We offer a competitive package consisting of a base salary, annual incentive plans and incentive stock options along with medical benefits and 401k plan.

For consideration, please forward your resume and salary requirements to 1023-Dir_Prod_Design@SV-Solar.com

Compensation: base salary, annual incentive plans and incentive stock options
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Director, Product Design (south san francisco)