ROBOTICS, AUTOMATION & PRODUCTION ROLES IN SOLAR OPERATIONS — NEXTPOWER (FOLSOM, CA) at Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Various positions | Nextpower | Folsom, California, USA

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Robot Operator / Service Technician

As a Robot Operator / Service Technician at Nextpower, you will play a pivotal role in the operation and maintenance of our advanced robotic systems deployed on solar sites. You will work as part of a dynamic team that leverages cutting-edge technology to ensure the efficient operation and optimization of solar energy facilities.

Sr. Manager, Production

Key Responsibilities

• Production Leadership
• Direct and manage daily production operations across robotics and AI camera assembly lines.
• Establish and enforce production schedules, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase throughput.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Implement and monitor QA/QC standards for robotics and AI camera systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry certifications, safety regulations, and international manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and maintain product reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with R&D, engineering, and supply chain teams to align production with design and innovation goals.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing scalable production processes.
• Provide executive-level reporting on production metrics, risks, and improvement strategies.
• Team Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop production staff, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Build training programs to upskill teams in robotics assembly, AI integration, and advanced manufacturing practices.
• Strategic Operations
• Oversee vendor relationships and supply chain logistics to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditures for production facilities.
• Champion automation and digital tools to modernize production workflows.
  

Director of Field Automation

We’re seeking a visionary and execution-driven Director of Field Automation to lead the integration of our advanced inspection technologies, including inspection and module washing robots, drones, AI-enabled cameras, soiling sensors, and other data measurement and collection devices—into scalable service offerings for solar facility owners and operators. This role bridges technical innovation with customer-facing impact, ensuring our pricing, reporting, and positioning clearly communicating the value we deliver.

You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product Marketing, and Customer Success to define, refine, and evangelize solutions that drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction. From field deployment strategy to data-driven reporting, you’ll be instrumental in shaping how our automation tools translate into actionable insights and measurable ROI for our clients.