We're looking for a
Scientific Excellence Engineer
to join our team, primarily supporting our
Smart O&M services
as we onboard more systems. This role also offers exposure to our other key services with a focus on
system monitoring,
data analytics and performance optimization
.
Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Head of Performance Engineering
Work Location: Central, Singapore
What You’ll Do
As a Scientific Excellence Engineer, you will be responsible for analysing the operational and performance data of PV systems and translating this information into actionable engineering insights.
PV Performance & Analytics
- Monitor and analyse the performance of PV systems across an international portfolio of operating assets.
- Conduct daily and periodic performance assessments to identify anomalies, underperformance, degradation, and potential operational issues.
- Analyse energy yield, availability, performanceratios, losses, and other relevant performance indicators.
- Investigate deviations from expected performance and identify potential technical and operational root causes.
- Analyse equipment- and component-level data, including inverter, string, sensor, weather, and other plant operational parameters.
- Compare actual system performance against expected or benchmark performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop data-driven recommendations to improve system performance, energy yield, reliability, and availability.
Technical Investigation & Problem Solving
- Lead or participate in technical investigations of PV system performance issues.
- Work with operational data to distinguish between equipment faults, environmental factors, system configuration issues,data-quality issues, and other causes of underperformance.
- Support the verification of corrective actions and assess whether implemented solutions have achieved the intended performance improvements.
- Support technical audits, performance assessments,repowering studies, rectification activities, and other engineering investigations.
- Communicate technical findings clearly to internal teams, customers, and other stakeholders.
Smart O&M & Product Development
- Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of PV performance monitoring methodologies.
- Help enhance automated monitoring, anomaly detection, diagnostic and predictive analytics capabilities.
- Work with the engineering and technology teams to translate practical PV performance challenges into improved analytical toolsand workflows.
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive analysis and improve the efficiency and scalability of Smart O&M processes.
- Contribute to the development of engineering standards, analytical methodologies, technical documentation, and best practices.
Customer & Project Support
- Prepare technical performance reports and communicate key findings and recommendations to customers.
- Translate complex technical and data-driven findings into clear, commercially relevant insights.
- Support customer discussions relating to system performance, operational issues, and improvement opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, management, commercial, and other teams on customer and internal projects.
- Take ownership of assigned technical projects and deliverables from analysis through to completion.
What We Look For
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Science, or a related technical discipline. Master’s degree in related fields will be an addedadvantage.
- At least 4 years relevant experience in engineering,renewable energy, solar PV, energy systems, or data analytics. Experience in Battery Storage will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large and complex datasets.
- Understanding of solar PV systems, electrical systems,energy generation, or renewable energy technologies.
- Ability to investigate technical performance issues and identify potential root causes using operational data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis; experience with Python, SQL, Power BI, or other data analytics tools is anadvantage.
- Experience with data visualisation, statistical analysis, or performance modelling is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify anomalies and trends in operational data.
- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly in written reports and presentations.
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Passion for renewable energy, solar PV technology, and improving the performance and reliability of clean-energy assets.
Why Join Us?
- Work at the intersection of engineering, data and renewable energy. Join a fast-growing Singapore-based technology company developing innovative Smart O&M solutions for solar PV assets across international markets.
- Solve real-world engineering challenges. Work on projects spanning PV performance optimisation, predictive maintenance,technical audits, repowering, system rectification, and root-cause investigations across a diverse portfolio of operating solar assets.
- Make an impact through data-driven engineering. Use real-time operational data and advanced analytics to identify performance issues, develop practical solutions, and help solar asset owners maximise energy generation and long-term asset value.
- Help shape the future of Smart O&M. Contribute your engineering expertise to the development of new monitoring methodologies, analytical tools, automation and predictive capabilities as our technology and portfolio continue to grow.
- Work with an international team and portfolio. Gain exposure to solar PV systems, operating environments, technologies and customers across Southeast Asia and other international markets.
- Take ownership and grow with the company. In a fast-growing environment, experienced engineers have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work directly with customers and management, and see their ideas translated into practical solutions.
- Be part of the energy transition. Contribute to improving the performance, reliability and long-term value of solar assets andaccelerating the adoption of clean energy across Southeast Asia and beyond.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to *************
About PV Doctor
PV Doctor is a solar performance analytics and asset management company, spun off from the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Built on years of solar research and real-world operational expertise, PV Doctor helps asset owners maximise energy yield and reduce performance losses across global solar portfolios.
At PV Doctor, you’ll be working with a team of experienced solar industry professionals who bring years of hands-on expertise in PV systems, performance analytics, and renewable energy technology. Join us as we use data and technology to make solar smarter and more reliable.