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Commissioning Technician

Aerotek

Fremont, CAContract$38–58/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$38–58/hr
Location
Fremont, CA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Central Inverter Commissioning & Field Applications Technician/Engineer supports utility-scale central inverter systems from factory and test-yard validation through customer-site installation, startup, troubleshooting, and ongoing operation. The role also builds data pipelines that turn inverter telemetry and events into visualization dashboards. It is a contract-to-hire, fully onsite position supporting solar and energy storage projects.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical Commissioning, nice to haveElectrical Troubleshooting, nice to haveSolar Energy, nice to haveBESS/PCS, nice to haveInverters, nice to haveIndustrial Power Equipment, nice to haveTransformers, nice to haveSwitchgear, nice to haveControls, nice to haveSCADA, nice to haveElectrical Drawing Interpretation, nice to haveEquipment Fault Diagnosis, nice to haveField Service, nice to haveCustomer Support, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title: Central Converter Commissioning Technician/ Engineer

Job Description

The Central Inverter Commissioning & Field Applications Technician/Engineer plays a pivotal role in leading the commissioning, operational readiness, and technical training for utility-scale central inverter systems. This position involves supporting equipment from factory and test-yard validation through to customer site installation, start-up, troubleshooting, and ongoing operation. You will also be responsible for building data pipelines that transform inverter telemetry and events into useful visualization dashboards for commissioning and operations.

Turn your electrical and troubleshooting experience into a career working on utility-scale renewable energy projects .

Were looking for a hands-on Technician/Engineer to commission and troubleshoot central inverter systems across large-scale solar and energy storage projects. Youll work directly with electrical equipment, controls, SCADA, inverter telemetry, and customers in the field.

This is for a brand new electrical R&D team within this leading international utility scale solar company with endless advancement.

Were looking for experience with:

  • Electrical commissioning and troubleshooting

  • Solar, BESS/PCS, inverters, or industrial power equipment

  • Transformers, switchgear, controls, and SCADA

  • Reading electrical drawings and diagnosing equipment faults

  • Field service and customer-facing technical support

If you enjoy being in the field, solving challenging electrical problems, and working with cutting-edge renewable energy technology, this could be a great fit.

In Person interview at Headquarters/ R&D site 11/17 and 11/19.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $58.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,059 open Electrical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$38–58/hr
  • California median$35–45/hr37 hourly ranges
  • US median$31–40/hr466 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $48/hr, is 26% above the California median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the middle half of Electrical Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 59 open Electrical Technician jobs in California and 1,059 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Electrical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (700 postings).
Education
5 of the 1,059 open Electrical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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