Jobs

Our philosophy is that the world's best people working at a world class level will build a world class company. Sopogy is looking for team members who compliment our existing collection of hard working, motivated and focused individuals.  

BENEFITS
Sopogy employment provides a unique opportunity to give you incredibly valuable career experience.  Here we maintain an environment where people can learn and grow with the company while moving quickly, adapting to constant change and reinventing the rules. We strive to provide an achievement based, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture. 

If you feel you're uniquely suited to be a member of Team Sopogy please email your resume to Sher Nago at snago@sopogy.com. We receive an overwhelming number of resumes and inquiries and due to the volume of requests we will attempt but can not guarantee responses.

  • CONTROLS AND EMBEDDED ENGINEER

    Sopogy has immediate need for an individual with a strong, varied background in electronics and controls to support many facets of the organization, including product development, project design and site implementation. Knowledge of PLC controls and microcontroller development in C strongly desired. EE or equivalent work experience preferred. International travel may be required.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Product Development
    ° Design, prototype, and manufacture custom electronics to support solar thermal collector fields
    ° Maintain existing solar tracking system
    · Microcontroller programming, QA and testing
    · Repair and rework failed components
    · Provide customer support via phone and email
    · On-site repair and upgrade support as required
    ° Research and develop next-generation solar tracking system
    · Focus on Cost Reduction, Reliability, and Scalability
    · PLC integration and programming as needed
    · Create and document support and maintenance procedures
    ° Order, receive and inventory hardware
    · Implement product lifecycle
    · Work with mechanical group to optimize parts assemblies
    · Refine implementation based on field experience

    • Project Design Support
    ° Create electrical drawings, plans and documentation to support solar thermal projects
    ° Provide electrical requirements to planners and customers
    ° High-voltage (power) and low-voltage (control and communication) electrical design experience a plus.

    • Control Systems Support
    ° Provide design guidance for plant automation components
    ° Specify requirements for control system hardware and software
    ° Provide programming support to integrate solar tracking into control systems as required

    • Travel as required to customer sites (domestic and international) for implementation and support.

    • Other duties as assigned


     

  • MID-LEVEL PROJECT MANAGER

    SUMMARY:
    Manage all phases of project activities including engineering, procurement, construction and
    operations. Direct preparation of plans and schedules, supervises project personnel, and manage
    project scope, budget and deliverables.
     
    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Responsible for all phases of planning and execution of multiple projects ($100,000 to
    $500,000).
    • Plan, organize, coordinate, and control project activities to successfully accomplish
    project scope and objectives.
    • Supervise project personnel.
    • Maintain open communications with management, team members, and clients on project
    status, schedule, and issues.
    • Support business development activities.
    • Assist in proposal efforts to define project scope, boundaries, and technical requirements.
    • Represent the company to client and maintain excellent client relationship.
     
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education:
    BS, engineering-related degree.
     
    Experience:
    At least 8 - 12 years experience with progressively increased responsibility managing
    engineering construction projects.
     
    Travel:
    This position is based in the Sopogy San Jose, California office and will entail occasional
    domestic and international travel. Valid passport is required.
     
    Other Requirements:
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Proficient in AutoCAD.
    Proficient in Excel, Power Point, and Microsoft Project (or equivalent)