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Oct 29, 2009

Technology Specialist
TwentyNinety

Location: Southern England Region: Europe
Job Category: Engineering
Position Type: Full-time

Technology Specialist

SUMMARY

 

Location: UK (South)

TwentyNinety is looking for an Electronics Specialist to support and develop Active Array™, a ground breaking wireless technology for management and control of photovoltaic installations.

The role of Active Array™ Technology Specialist is to ensure effective implementation and development of the technology. This is a pivotal and varied role that will enable Active Array™ to be delivered to TwentyNinety customers in a highly professional manner which maintains and enhances the product and company reputation.

He/she will be responsible for the complete technology project lifecycle from product design and pre-sales through to implementation and post-implementation support.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

He/She will report to the Managing Director and CTO and will perform the following tasks:

·         Provide technical support to key customers across Europe on Active Array™ technology

·         Support the sales process with broad knowledge of electronics design, wireless communications and specialised knowledge of the Active Array™ product

·         Coordinate with Sales to engage and support accounts across Europe and worldwide

·         Understand customers needs and co-ordinate timely and appropriate technical responses

·         Create technical presentations and effectively communicate these to customers

·         Work with customers to integrate the technology appropriately

·         Troubleshoot and provide technical solutions to customers and feed back solutions through the design process

·         Interface with clients manufacturing, design, support and marketing teams and with any third party suppliers

·         Manage the design and development process with third party suppliers

·         Responsible for  adoption of all generic and industry specific quality standards throughout the supply chain

·         Deal with customers on a daily basis to solve their problem calls and work on new developments

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have:

·         A BSc. or Masters Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related subject

·         At least 3 year experience in a design or design support position

·         Excellent communication and technology project management skills

The optimal candidate will also have:

·         An understanding of Wireless protocols and monitoring technologies

·         Experience of working in a front line sales support role

·         An interest in and an understanding of the world of renewable technologies

 

 

TwentyNinetys core technology Active Array is a low cost device for improving the safety and efficiency of photovoltaic installations (solar modules).The technology is a wireless electronic tag which is embedded into existing module junction boxes and by monitoring performance and transmitting the data to a central control unit, the technology is able to dynamically improve the array by 20% over the life time of a device and also provides essential electrical and fire safety functionality. Active Array is low cost and aimed at providing large commercial installations with performance information to be in total control of their assets and maximize ROI. TwentyNinety has an experienced management team in place and the company recently closed second round investment to enhance business development scope and activity. The company has established initial customer relationships, with trials over the coming months. The market for photovoltaics remains very strong, and the sector of enabling technologies is particularly dynamic with a number of new high profile competing technologies coming to the market in the last six months. Active Array is uniquely placed as a low cost value-add technology to play a major role in this emerging market.