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Solar Service Technician

Salary Range
£52,608 - £78,912
£4,384 - £6,576 / mo

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Location Base
Fremont, CA
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

SunPower needs YOU as a Service Technician! Are you looking for a chance to grow in your career and an opportunity to make a difference in the way the world is powered? Then this is for you!

The base salary for this role is $52,608 to $78,912. Please note the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and in the geographical location noted.

This position comes with great compensation and benefits!

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starts day one, no waiting period
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 100% paid for by the company
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • PTO, Sick and Volunteer time
  • Life insurance and AD&D provided
  • Unlimited digital workouts through Peloton 100% paid for by the company
  • Full-Time hourly role, typically M-F 8-hour shifts, potential weekends
  • Opportunity for career advancement

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the completion of all residential service and warranty related work with focus on safety, quality, and customer experience
  • Troubleshoot and resolve residential solar warranty and service issues that arise from modules, monitoring, storage and balance of system components
  • Investigate, mitigate and repair reported roof leaks
  • Complete Field Service Requests and submit documentation
  • Participate in regular meetings/provide feedback/contribute to Root Cause Corrective Actions
  • Support training and onboarding of new hires
  • Assist with installs, inspections, and site surveys
  • Support tasks and initiatives as directed by operations leadership
  • Ability to work with smart devices, gather information, and upload into system
  • Operate and maintain electrical service vehicles and equipment

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Ability to traverse/maneuver job site and survey/assess all aspects of the construction process for extended periods of time
  • Ability to climb a ladder onto a roof, walk across a roof, and install equipment to roof safely
  • Work in outdoor conditions: inclement weather, heat and humidity, cold and freezing temperatures, and exposure to poisonous plants, insects, and allergens
  • May be exposed to energized electrical equipment/construction chemicals and will be required to take appropriate precautions.
  • Employee may handle work equipment and be required to lift, move and install materials up to 50+ pounds
  • Noise level is moderate but varies depending on location
  • Able to use and learn standard construction equipment/technology with proficiency
  • Visual acuity to drive motor vehicles/mobile equipment/read printed and electronic documents
  • Hearing capacity to receive, perceive, and react to common driving/construction environment noises
  • Visual acuity to distinguish wiring colors
  • Hearing capacity to receive, perceive, and react to verbal commands/warnings

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma
  • 2-3 years of applicable electrical construction and solar experience
  • OR equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of NEC electrical codes and standards as well as local requirements
  • Excellent customer service/communication skills
  • Excellent time management/organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates degree
  • 3 years of applicable electrical construction and solar experience
  • Valid state or local Electrical Journeyman’s License preferred, depending on state requirements
  • OSHA 30 Certification
  • Strong understanding of NEC codes, especially residential PV installations
  • Experience with installing and monitoring of micro inverters
  • Exposure to energy storage and backup systems
  • NABCEP certification
  • Willingness to learn about new technologies and energy storage systems

Note: This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities required of the employee for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and driving history report.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,608.00 - $78,912.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Solar: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Solar Service Technician roles across Sunpower Corporation's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £52,608 - £78,912 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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