Hanwha Solutions and Hyundai Ensol Recruit Experienced Professionals
Demand Rapidly Increasing Due to Policy Support in Various Countries
[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Seoyoon] Domestic solar energy specialists such as Hanwha Solutions, as well as companies from other industries, are consecutively hiring experienced solar energy professionals. This is because the demand for solar power generation is increasing faster than expected, supported by strong policy backing from countries worldwide.
According to the industry on the 14th, the Q CELLS division, which is in charge of the solar business at Hanwha Solutions, began recruiting experienced production and R&D personnel this month. Since the 1st, they have been accepting application documents for positions involving operation of ingot equipment for solar use and on-site management. Only candidates with overseas work experience are eligible to apply. Hanwha Solutions plans to give preference to applicants proficient in business English during the hiring process.
They are also conducting recruitment for module development experience. The responsibilities include ▲competitor module analysis ▲coordination of headquarters and overseas field operations ▲management of new product development roadmaps ▲analysis of module output by material type, among others. Applications will be accepted until the 19th. Candidates with more than three years of experience in the relevant field can apply, and since most of the work involves technical exchanges and sharing with overseas locations such as the U.S. and Europe, intermediate to advanced English conversation skills are essential.
Hyundai Energy Solutions, a solar module specialist affiliated with Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, is recruiting experienced personnel responsible for EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) sales, research and development, and legal and contract management until December 31. The sales position requires at least three years of experience in the relevant field and a college degree or higher in electronics or electrical engineering.
For the R&D sector, candidates for solar inverter development must hold a four-year degree in electrical or electronic engineering or related science and engineering fields with at least two years of practical experience. For module development, applicants must have a master's degree or higher in chemistry, materials science, electrical and electronic engineering, or related fields. For the legal contract management position, which handles solar cell and module supply contracts and risk management, candidates with more than three years of legal practical review experience can apply, with preference given to those with international contract experience in the field.
Hyundai Heavy Industries Power Systems, a specialist in power generation and industrial boilers, has also strengthened its solar workforce. They are recruiting experienced solar professionals with more than five years of practical experience in solar power generation to discover candidate solar power projects until the 18th. Applicants must be four-year college graduates with over five years of practical experience in solar power generation.
Hyundai Heavy Industries Power Systems stated, "To leap forward as an eco-friendly energy specialist, we have been expanding new businesses such as solar power, fuel cells, and carbon dioxide capture since early this year." Hyundai Heavy Industries Power Systems was a 100% subsidiary of Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering but started anew after Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering transferred over 80% of its shares to H Asset Management's private equity fund ‘H First Investment Purpose Company’ in July last year.
The solar industry is a market where the rise and fall of companies depend on government policy direction, and the government's industrial promotion will plays a significant role. Currently, the policy trend to strengthen solar energy is a global trend. The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax benefits worth $60 billion for renewable energy, is a representative example. Additionally, China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has decided to nearly double its forecast for domestic solar power installation capacity, and European countries are also increasing renewable energy installations to replace Russian natural gas.
Supported by government policies worldwide, the solar market is rapidly growing. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the global cumulative solar power installation capacity increased annually from 407 GW in 2017 to 939 GW in 2021. This represents a 131% growth over four years. The newly installed capacity last year was 172 GW, exceeding the EIA’s forecast of 117 GW. The EIA projects the capacity to reach 1,242 GW by 2025.
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