At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Team Summary
GAF Energy is transforming the rooftop solar industry to generate “Energy from Every Roof”. As a Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works in partnership with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, offering homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options. The company also provides commercial tax equity funding for large-scale rooftop solar projects. For more information about GAF Energy, visit www.gaf.energy.
What You'll Be Doing
Hands-on Development: Be the person who envisions, designs, and prototypes solar laminates/shingles in the lab.
Testing Guru: Make sure products hit initial performance goals and work with the reliability team for rigorous lab and field testing (PV and roofing standards are your friends!).
Innovate: Develop new materials and designs with suppliers/collaborators. Use software (optical, electrical, thermal) to speed up the design process.
Problem Solver: Quickly figure out complex issues and solve problems fast. Critical thinking for the win!
Lead a Little: Be a go-to mentor, expert on solar panel laminate development, deployment and manufacturing.
Team Player: Collaborate with everyone at GAF Energy to plan, develop, and launch new solar products.
Communicate: Present your awesome concepts and results to executives and stakeholders regularly.
What You Need to Bring (Qualifications Required)
Education: Master’s degree Physics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering required OR Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) Physics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering preferred
Experience: 5+ Years in R&D in a lab setting
Minimum of 5 years doing solar module R&D, design and testing
Know How: Deep knowledge of solar module electrical circuits and material integration for best PV generation and 25+ year reliability.
Must understand key PV failure modes, materials, and testing best practices (like UL/IEC certification).
Skills: Hands-on problem solver, great communicator, energetic, forward-thinking, and good at balancing priorities.
Proof: A proven track record of innovation (patents!), problem-solving, and delivering technical solutions on time.
Specs: Experience defining engineering specs for processes, testing, and quality control for high-volume production.
Flexibility: Ready to spend lots of time in the lab, pilot, and manufacturing environments.
Travel Requirements: 20% Travel in US and globally
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.