About the Company
Morgan Solar is a developer of award winning hardware and software solar technologies for the utility, commercial and institutional markets. Established in 2007, Morgan Solar boasts Canada’s largest solarrelated IP portfolio and has deployments in 9 countries across five continents. Our customers range from large utilities, to blue chip corporates, to laboratories and other solar PV OEMs. We are looking for hardworkingand dynamic individuals to join our team and help realize our vision.
The company’s two primary product divisions are DeepSweep, a sensor and data analytics platform used to monitor PV module health; and a suite of architectural solar products including EnergyBlinds and SPOTlight louvers that bring multifunctional benefits to property owners, occupiers and managers.
About the Position
The Testing and Applications Engineer will join Morgan Solar’s Validation and Applications Team, playing a critical role in bridging the gap between Development, Applications, and customer-facing support. This role requires rapid synthesis and identification of potential issues, on-the-fly problem solving, interteam coordination and a continuous drive towards project success. You will be responsible for evaluating product reliability and performance, informing design decisions, and supporting the application of MSI technologies in complex real-world environments.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Science, or Physics).
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in R&D engineering, specifically with exposure to Solar, DC systems and prototype development.
- NABSEP Associate accreditation a benefit.
Required Skills or Knowledge
- Product Development lifecycles and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).
- Reliability Engineering Principles including Design & Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (D/PFMEA).
- Design of Experiments (DOEs) and statistical analysis.
- Competency with hand and shop tools for prototyping in metal, wood and 3d printing.
- Expertise with electrical tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering, SMT reworks).
- Data analysis and systems management using Python and SQL.
- Strong interpersonal, communication & technical writing skills, ideally with a proven track record of working across multi-disciplinary teams (Hardware, Software, Support).
- Problem Solving using a methodical approach to troubleshooting system-level complexities in both laboratory and field environments.
- Strong foundational knowledge of DC systems, including solar PV, energy storage, low/high voltage DC circuits, and standard electrical test equipment.
- Proficiency with PCB design and testing tools such as Altium, and SPICE.
Desirable Skills, Experience and Familiarity with
- Installation and function of photovoltaic (PV) technologies.
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
- Raspberry Pi (RPi), ARM, Linux platforms.
- Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing or industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN bus).
You are encouraged to list any extra-curricular projects you feel are relevant.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
MSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusion. Weare pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. We recognize that some groups of people have been subjected to disadvantages with respect to communication, access to education, work placement opportunities, and other systemic barriers caused by racism, colonialism, and sexism. We commit to helping applicants and employees to advance despite those barriers. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
Our hiring process does not use AI screening tools, all applications are reviewed by a human-led hiring team.
Pay: $75,000.00-$88,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- How many samples would you need to do a full factorial DOE including: three potential solar cell suppliers, 2 potential glass suppliers and 2 possible laminators?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- R&D Engineering: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
