Technical Marketing Manager

Location: This position will be onsite at our corporate offices in Allen, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area).

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  
• At this time, Sol-Ark is unable to consider candidates on any type of OPT or H1B status. 
  

The Technical Marketing Manager will lead detailed
technical comparisons and assessments of competitive product offerings,
focusing on functional use-cases, design for quality, and design for cost. This
role involves developing and executing rigorous test plans, conducting in-depth
product teardowns, and reporting technical findings to drive two primary
outcomes: 1) creating compelling marketing collateral that highlights Sol-Ark’s
strengths and competitors’ limitations, and 2) synthesizing design best practices
to inform continuous product improvement through benchmarking. The candidate
will collaborate closely with Product Marketing, Product Management,
Engineering, and Applications Engineering teams to maximize the impact of
competitive analysis. We seek a technically proficient individual with a
background in power electronics and electrical systems, ideally with an
engineering or technician education, to deliver data-driven insights and
marketing strategies.

Competitive Analysis and
Teardowns: Conduct in-depth technical evaluations of Sol-Ark’s
products (e.g., hybrid inverters, microinverters) against competitors,
assessing functionality, reliability, and cost through hands-on testing and
detailed product teardowns.

Design for Quality
Assessments: Analyze competitor and Sol-Ark products for reliability,
durability, and performance under real-world conditions (e.g., thermal stress,
electrical load, environmental factors), identifying design strengths and
weaknesses using tools like failure mode analysis (FMEA) and reliability
testing protocols.

Design for Cost
Assessments: Evaluate component selection, manufacturing processes, and
design efficiencies to assess cost-effectiveness, comparing Sol-Ark’s solutions
to competitors’ to identify opportunities for cost optimization without
compromising quality.

Test Plan Development: Design and execute
comprehensive test plans and procedures to validate product performance,
reliability, and efficiency, ensuring alignment with industry standards.

Marketing Collateral
Creation: Partner with Product Marketing to develop compelling
assets (e.g., whitepapers, videos, datasheets, case studies) that translate
technical findings into clear, market-facing content, emphasizing Sol-Ark’s
superior design, reliability, or cost advantages.

Design Best Practices
Synthesis: Document and synthesize insights from competitive
benchmarking to identify industry-leading design practices, providing
actionable recommendations to Engineering and Product Management for continuous
product improvement (e.g., mechanical, electrical, functional).

Technical Reporting: Produce detailed reports
summarizing findings from competitive analyses, teardowns, and quality/cost
assessments, translating complex data into actionable insights for both
technical and marketing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or
  diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related
  technical field (e.g., technician training in power electronics). Advanced
  degrees or certifications (e.g., PE, CET) are a plus.
  
  
• 3–5 years of experience in
  power electronics, electrical systems, or related fields, preferably in the
  solar or renewable energy industry.
  
• Proven expertise in
  conducting design for quality assessments (e.g., reliability testing, FMEA) and
  design for cost evaluations (e.g., component analysis, BOM optimization).
  
• Hands-on experience with
  product teardowns, competitive benchmarking, or test plan execution for
  electrical/electronic components (e.g., inverters, battery systems).
  
• Experience creating
  technical marketing content (e.g., whitepapers, comparison videos) is highly
  desirable.
  
• Deep knowledge of power
  electronics, including inverters, battery management systems, and grid
  integration, with the ability to assess design reliability and
  cost-effectiveness.
  
• Proficiency in test plan
  development, reliability analysis tools (e.g., FMEA, Weibull analysis), and
  data analysis software (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, Excel).
  
• Strong analytical skills
  to evaluate component-level design choices and manufacturing processes for cost
  and quality optimization.
  
• Excellent communication
  skills to translate complex technical findings into compelling marketing
  messages for diverse audiences (e.g., installers, homeowners, C&I clients).
  
• Collaborative mindset to
  work across Product Marketing, Engineering, and Product Management teams.
  
• Ability to work in a
  fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  

Benefits