Product Manager - Solar PV Module

About Us
Loom Solar, founded in 2018 by visionary brothers Amol and Amod Anand, has rapidly emerged as one of India's Fastest Growing D2C brands. This Faridabad, Haryana based solar company specializes in the manufacturing of cutting-edge solar panels, inverters, and lithium batteries, catering to both residential and commercial needs.
Our journey began with a mission to revolutionize access to advanced solar technology across India, ensuring even the most remote areas benefit from sustainable energy solutions through our robust e-commerce platform. At Loom Solar, we are committed to driving the green energy transition and empowering every corner of India with reliable and innovative solar power solutions.
Job Description
Product Manager – Solar PV Modules
Company: Loom Solar
Department: Product Management
Function: Solar PV Modules
Location: Faridabad / Delhi NCR
Experience: 6–12 years
Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. – Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing or related field
Reporting To: CPO / Business Head – Solar Modules
Role Purpose
Loom Solar is building a large-scale solar module business with a focus on technology, quality, cost competitiveness, manufacturing excellence and market leadership.
We Are Looking For a Product Manager – Solar Panels Who Will Own The Complete Product Lifecycle Of Loom Solar PV Modules:
Market Research → Product Strategy → Technology Selection → Product Development → Manufacturing → Certification → Costing → Pricing → Launch → Market Feedback → Product Improvement
The Product Manager will work closely with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, EPC, Finance and Service teams.
The objective is to build a competitive solar-panel portfolio for:
Residential rooftop
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C&I rooftop
EPC projects
Open Access
Utility-scale projects
Government projects
Export markets
Product Portfolio Ownership
Own the complete Loom Solar module portfolio across different technologies and applications.
Module categories
Residential rooftop modules
C&I modules
Utility-scale modules
DCR modules
Non-DCR modules
Domestic modules
Export modules
Special application modules
Technology roadmap
Evaluate And Develop Products Based On:
Mono PERC
TOPCon
HJT
Bifacial modules
N-type technologies
Higher-wattage modules
High-efficiency modules
Glass-glass modules
Future PV technologies
Continuously identify the next generation of solar technology for Loom Solar.
Product Strategy
Develop a 3-year Solar Module Product Roadmap.
Define:
Product families
Wattage range
Module dimensions
Cell technology
Cell size
Efficiency targets
Bifaciality
Temperature coefficient
Warranty
Target cost/W
Target selling price/W
Target gross margin
Identify gaps between Loom Solar's portfolio and market requirements.
Market & Customer Research
Regularly Interact With:
Solar dealers
Distributors
EPC companies
System integrators
Installers
C&I customers
Project developers
Government customers
Utility companies
Export customers
Understand Customer Requirements Around:
Wattage
Efficiency
Price
Dimensions
Weight
Warranty
Availability
DCR requirements
Bankability
Degradation
Product reliability
Delivery lead time
Convert customer feedback into product requirements.
Product Development
Own The Complete Module-development Process:
Customer Requirement → PRD → Cell Selection → BOM → Prototype → Testing → Certification → Pilot Production → Mass Production → Launch
Define And Manage:
Cell technology
Cell size
Number of cells
Module architecture
Glass
Encapsulant
Backsheet / glass
Frame
Junction box
Connector
Busbar architecture
Interconnection
Bifaciality
Power output
Efficiency
Mechanical load
Temperature coefficient
Solar Cell & BOM Management
Work closely with Procurement and R&D to select the right components.
Evaluate:
Cells
Efficiency
Power
Degradation
LID/LeTID
Reliability
Availability
Cost
Materials
Glass
EVA/POE
Backsheet
Aluminium frame
Junction box
Connector
Ribbon
Sealants
Packaging
Maintain a BOM cost and performance dashboard.
Product Cost Management
Own the product economics.
Track:
Cell Cost + BOM + Manufacturing Cost + Packaging + Logistics + Warranty = Product Cost
Monitor:
₹/W
Cost/W
BOM variance
Yield
Scrap
Manufacturing conversion cost
Warranty provision
Logistics cost
Drive continuous cost reduction without compromising product quality.
Manufacturing Collaboration
Work Closely With The Manufacturing Team To Improve:
Module efficiency
Line yield
Throughput
First-pass yield
Scrap
Cell breakage
EL defects
Soldering quality
Lamination quality
Visual quality
Module reliability
Support New Product Introduction:
NPI → Pilot → Validation → Mass Production
Ensure new products can be manufactured economically at scale.
Quality & Reliability
Own the product-quality feedback loop.
Monitor:
EL defects
Micro-cracks
Hotspots
Delamination
PID
Junction-box failures
Connector failures
Glass breakage
Frame issues
Power degradation
Field failures
Warranty claims
Lead:
RCA → CAPA → Engineering Change → Validation → Product Improvement
Product Testing
Define Product-validation Requirements Covering:
EL testing
IV testing
Hi-Pot
Insulation testing
Thermal cycling
Damp heat
Humidity freeze
Mechanical load
Hail testing
UV exposure
PID testing
LID/LeTID
Salt mist where applicable
Ammonia testing where applicable
Dust/sand testing where applicable
Work with Quality and external laboratories for product qualification.
Certification & Compliance
Own the product certification roadmap and documentation.
Coordinate With Quality, Engineering And Certification Agencies For Applicable:
BIS requirements
IEC standards
ALMM requirements
DCR requirements
MNRE requirements
Utility requirements
Export-market certifications
Maintain a product compliance matrix for every module family.
Product Warranty
Develop Product Warranty Strategy Based On:
Product warranty
Performance warranty
Annual degradation
Linear degradation curve
First-year degradation
End-of-life performance
Benchmark warranty structures across the market.
Work With Quality And Finance To Calculate:
Warranty Risk → Provision → Product Cost
Pricing & Commercial Management
Develop Product Pricing Based On:
Cost/W + Market Price/W + Product Value + Channel Margin + Target Gross Margin
Manage Pricing For:
Retail
Dealer
Distributor
EPC
C&I
Utility
Government
Export
Track competitor pricing weekly/monthly.
Competitive Intelligence
Build a Monthly Competitor Tracker Covering:
Product wattage
Module efficiency
Technology
Dimensions
Weight
Warranty
Degradation
Price/W
Availability
Certifications
Dealer margin
Product launches
Track major domestic and international module manufacturers.
Convert competitive intelligence into product and pricing decisions.
Product Launch

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