Inside Solar Technician

Viessmann Manufacturing Company (U.S.) Inc. is part of the international Viessmann Group which is one of the world's leading manufacturers of heating and renewable energy systems. Family-owned since 1917, the group today employs over 8,000 employees world wide and about 25 employees in the US. It has manufacturing and sales & distribution facilities in Germany and 35 other countries. With ongoing research and development and a focus on product innovation, Viessmann has pioneered technologies that have continuously set standards and that have established Viessmann as a technological innovator of the entire industry.

Position Overview:

The Inside Solar Technician assists the sales department and representative network in North America, by providing technical solar support and by assisting with the design of solar systems.

Responsibilities:

You will have a wide range of tasks, the most important ones being:

- Be the initial point of contact for technical support to the Viessmann solar network.
- Provide verbal and written technical sales support and information for Viessmann solar products to the sales network and to inquiries from the field including consulting engineers and end users
- Using software to prepare thermal performance analyses, reports, quotations and equipment lists for review by the Solar Manager; review new projects for technical correctness
- Reproduce and create system design drawings using AutoCAD for review by the Solar Manager and include technical information
- Assist Inside Sales Representatives with any technical or product application issues in regards to residential and commercial solar projects
- Extraordinary and additional tasks as may be required during the course of the business year

Qualifications:

- Technical degree in related field; engineering associate or bachelor degree is an asset
- Experience in the solar thermal industry and with installation of company product line an asset
- HVAC, boiler, plumbing, hydronic heating or solar thermal technicians with the ability to draw using CAD and to communicate proficiently may also be considered
- Experience with TSol or similar thermal performance analysis software; TRNSYS experience a plus
- Experience with 2D CAD drafting using industry standard norms; experience with AutoCAD 14 or higher, and/or 3D rendering a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; working knowledge of conventional office software including MS Word, Excel, and/or Adobe is a plus
- Interpersonal skills must include a team approach to technical problem solving and taking direction from senior team members
- Aware of proper conduct and responsibility towards customers and co-workers

To Apply:

To join our dynamic team, please email your cover letter and resume.  Please forward attachments in RTF, PDF or DOC format. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.