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Principal Location: Huangpu, Shanghai - CHN Job Description: Position Location: Mainland China Position Summary We are looking for a Principal Product Manager – Power Conversion & eBOS to lead the development and lifecycle management of key Power Conversion and eBOS products. This individual will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of power electronics, wire management, and electrical interconnect systems that seamlessly integrate with NextPower’s solar tracker platforms. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of electrical systems and product development, strong cross-functional leadership, and a data-driven approach to product decisions. This role is both strategic and hands-on, bridging engineering, manufacturing, and customer success functions. Key Responsibilities Support the roadmap and lifecycle for Power Conversion (inverters) and eBOS products (DC string combiners, AC/DC disconnects, wire management assemblies, trunk bus assemblies), and other power collection platforms. Define product requirements based on market analysis, customer needs, and field feedback. Manage suppliers product-related tasks. Drive end-to-end product development in collaboration with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams. Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes (NEC, UL, IEEE, grid codes) and regional standards. Oversee the development of power system models (PSCAD, PSSE, TSAT, etc.) Serve as the technical voice for the products you will manage, supporting customer and supplier discussions, field escalations, and technical enablement for sales teams. Assess new technologies and design approaches to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency. Translate field performance data into actionable insights to iterate and improve product designs. Partner with internal stakeholders across tracker, power electronics, and digital solutions teams to deliver cohesive system offerings. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on go-to-market strategies, value proposition articulation, and technical collateral. Support supplier qualification and manufacturing transitions as needed to scale production. Required Qualifications A BS or MS Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering 8+ years of experience with PV- or Battery-system design and applications. Good understanding of physics, component selection of semiconductor devices, magnetics, cable/bus bar and protection devices. Familiarity with key solar industry suppliers and product offers Knowledge of relevant IEC, UL & NEC, and grid code compliance requirements Willingness to travel (<10% of time) to US, Europe, and India. Professional fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese Preferred Qualifications Experience with PV+Storage and Data center applications Experience resolving issues from the field, performing root cause analysis, and designing mitigations Supplier qualification for product development purposes Experience leading electrical product development projects At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure. We are Nextpower