As Controls/IT Technician you will be responsible for programming and administering test data acquisition systems, databases, general IT-infrastructure and the phone system. You will work with outside IT consultants as well as in-house engineers to set-up the systems and develop procedures and programs. CFV is looking for team players, with exceptional skills and ambition in their field, a can-do attitude, and the motivation to make CFV the premier PV test services provider in North America.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop data acquisition and storage systems for test data, using mostly LabView software
• Help to build and program test and measuring equipment (weather stations, climate chambers, solar flasher, safety test equipment, etc.)
• Work with test engineers to program routines for data analysis and generation of test reports
• Work with the operations engineer to implement a production control and quality management system, including bar code scanners, in accordance with ISO 17025 laboratory standards
• Work with external IT-firm to set-up and maintain the IT-Infrastructure (network servers, PC and Mac workstations, phone system, remote access, back-ups, etc.)
• Administer and install software on work stations, develop software standards, train users
• Troubleshoot equipment control systems and IT/communication problems
• Become knowledgeable in test standards and stay abreast of new industry developments 

Required Experience and Education:  

• Associate degree in Computer, Software or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent other education, e.g. Microsoft Certifications)
• 3+ years of experience in database programming, LabView, and IT-systems administration
• Thorough understanding of test data acquisition and machine control systems
• Interest in building custom solutions for testing and metrology of solar systems
• Experience trouble-shooting and repairing electrical, computers and IT-equipment
• Willingness to continuous learning, mentoring others and working in a team 

Additional Qualifications:

• Programming/application experience with Laboratory Software, Production Control Systems, Database Systems, SQL, Lotus Notes, MS-Access, Quickbooks, Phone Systems, CAD software, MS-Office (expert level), and Remote Applications
• Ability to program PV-test and measuring equipment, including environmental chambers, solar simulators, electrical and mechanical test equipment
• Experience working in a ISO 17025 certified laboratory

 Soft skills: 

• Team player with a can-do attitude
• Quick and eager learner
• Highly self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and under pressure
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work flexible work hours to support laboratory start-up requirements 

   About CFV Solar Test Laboratories, Inc.:  

CFV Solar Test Laboratory (CFV) is a new photovoltaic (PV) test center jointly owned by CSA International of Canada, VDE Institute and Fraunhofer ISE of Germany and Fraunhofer CSE of Cambridge, MA.  CFV will perform certification testing of PV modules according to North American (UL) and international (IEC) standards for flat panel, thin film and CPV modules. The laboratory will be located in Albuquerque, NM, and will be a state-of-the-art test facility. For additional information view our website at http://www.cfvsolar.com