Job Description – Product Manager, Grid-Tie / On-Grid Inverter Company: Loom Solar Department: Product Management Function: Solar Inverter – Grid-Tie / On-Grid Location: Faridabad / Delhi NCR Experience: 5–10 years Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. – Electrical, Electronics, Solar Power Electronics or related field Reporting to: Head of Product / CPO / Business Head – Inverter 1. Role Purpose We are looking for a Product Manager – Grid-Tie Inverters who will own the complete product lifecycle of Loom Solar's on-grid inverter portfolio—from market research, product specification and OEM development to launch, pricing, sales enablement, quality, service and product profitability . The person will act as the bridge between customer, sales, engineering, R&D, sourcing, manufacturing, service and business teams . The objective is to build a competitive and scalable Loom Solar Grid-Tie Inverter product portfolio for residential, commercial and industrial customers. 2. Key Responsibilities A. Product Strategy Develop 1–3 year strategy for the grid-tie inverter business. Define product portfolio by: 1–5 kW residential 5–20 kW 20–50 kW 50–100 kW 100 kW+ C&I Identify gaps in Loom Solar's existing portfolio. Benchmark competitors on: Price Efficiency Warranty Features Reliability MPPT configuration Communication Serviceability Develop product roadmap based on market demand and technology trends. B. Market & Customer Understanding Regularly engage with: Solar dealers EPC companies System integrators Distributors Rooftop customers C&I customers Project developers Service teams Understand key customer pain points such as: Installation complexity Inverter failures Grid issues Monitoring Warranty claims After-sales service Low generation Remote troubleshooting Pricing pressure Convert customer problems into product requirements . 3. Product Development Own the complete development process: Market Need → PRD → Technical Specification → OEM/R&D → Prototype → Testing → Certification → Pilot → Launch → Scale Prepare detailed Product Requirement Documents covering: Rated power Maximum DC voltage MPPT voltage range Number of MPPTs Maximum input current Maximum efficiency European efficiency AC voltage/frequency IP rating Operating temperature Communication protocols Wi-Fi/4G/RS485 Remote monitoring Protection features AFCI requirements Anti-islanding Surge protection Arc-fault protection String monitoring DC/AC protection Warranty requirements 4. OEM & Vendor Management Identify and evaluate inverter OEM/ODM partners. Prepare technical and commercial comparison of suppliers. Conduct vendor qualification. Negotiate: Product cost MOQ Warranty Payment terms Lead time Spare parts Software/firmware support Exclusivity Establish supplier performance scorecards. Work with sourcing and quality teams to improve product cost and reliability. 5. Product Certification & Compliance Ensure products meet applicable Indian and international requirements. Coordinate with engineering, testing agencies and certification teams for: BIS requirements IEC standards Grid compliance Utility/DISCOM requirements Safety requirements EMC requirements Factory inspection Product testing Certification documentation Maintain a product compliance checklist before commercial launch. 6. Product Launch Own the complete product launch plan. Launch preparation Product positioning Pricing Product naming Packaging Datasheet Installation manual User manual Technical documentation Sales presentation Product videos Dealer training Installer training Service training Demo units Work closely with Marketing to create: "Why Loom Solar On-Grid Inverter?" 7. Pricing & Commercial Management Own product-level commercial analysis: Product cost Landed cost Dealer price Distributor price EPC price Project price Gross margin Contribution margin Warranty cost Logistics cost Monitor competitor pricing regularly. Develop pricing recommendations based on: Market Price + Product Value + Cost + Target Margin + Channel Economics 8. Product Performance Create a monthly product dashboard covering: KPI Target Sales volume ₹ / MW / Units Market share Growth Gross margin Target % Product availability >95% Product failure rate < target Warranty claims < target RMA rate < target Customer complaints Reduction New product launches Quarterly Dealer activation Growth Repeat purchase Growth Forecast accuracy >90% Inventory days Target 9. After-Sales & Reliability Work closely with Service and Quality teams to reduce field failures. Responsibilities include: Analyze inverter failure data. Identify recurring failure modes. Conduct RCA. Drive CAPA. Track warranty claims. Monitor MTBF. Improve firmware/hardware. Improve installation practices. Develop preventive troubleshooting guides. Create remote diagnostic capability. Goal: Product reliability should improve every quarter. 10. Sales & Channel Enablement Support the sales organization with technical and commercial tools. Develop: Dealer training Installer certification Product comparison sheets Competitor battle cards FAQ documents Product selection guide System sizing guide Installation checklist Troubleshooting guide Train: TSO → ASM → RSM/ZSM → Dealer → Installer 11. Digital Product & Monitoring Work with technology/product teams to improve: Mobile monitoring Web monitoring Remote diagnostics Generation analytics Fault alerts Firmware OTA updates Installer dashboard Customer dashboard Warranty registration Service ticket integration Integration with Loom's broader solar + inverter + battery + energy management ecosystem will be an important responsibility. 12. Competitive Intelligence Maintain a monthly competitor tracker covering companies such as: Sungrow Growatt Solis GoodWe Huawei FIMER Delta SMA Waaree Havells Luminous Other emerging Indian brands Track: Price | Features | Efficiency | Warranty | Availability | Channel | Service | New launches 13. Cross-Functional Leadership The Product Manager will coordinate with: Product ↔ R&D ↔ Engineering ↔ OEM ↔ Quality ↔ Sourcing ↔ Manufacturing ↔ Sales ↔ Marketing ↔ Service ↔ Finance The person must be capable of driving projects without depending on formal authority . 14. Ideal Candidate Profile Must Have 5–10 years of experience in solar inverter / power electronics / renewable energy. Strong understanding of grid-tie/on-grid inverters. Experience with product development or product management. Strong understanding of solar PV systems. Experience working with OEM/ODM manufacturers. Understanding of BIS/IEC/grid compliance. Strong commercial understanding. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work with engineering and business teams. Preferred Experience in: Solar inverter manufacturing C&I solar EPC Distributed energy Battery storage Hybrid inverter Energy management systems IoT/remote monitoring Solar monitoring platforms 15. Key Competencies Technical Power electronics Solar PV systems Grid-tie technology Inverter architecture MPPT Grid synchronization Protection systems Communication protocols Business Product strategy Pricing P&L understanding Market research Competitive analysis Forecasting Leadership Ownership Execution Cross-functional collaboration Data-driven decision making Customer obsession Speed of execution 16. First 90-Day Deliverables First 30 Days Complete competitor mapping. Understand current Loom inverter portfolio. Visit dealers/EPCs/installers. Analyze product complaints and warranty data. Identify top 10 product gaps. Day 31–60 Prepare 3-year Grid-Tie Inverter Product Roadmap . Identify OEM/ODM opportunities. Define target price and margin. Prepare new product PRDs. Create product performance dashboard. Day 61–90 Finalize priority product development pipeline. Start development with selected OEM/R&D partners. Launch dealer/installer training program. Establish monthly competitor intelligence. Establish product quality and warranty review. 17. Success Definition The Product Manager will be successful when Loom Solar has: Right Product + Right Price + Right Quality + Right Availability + Right Service with a product portfolio capable of scaling from residential rooftop to 100 kW+ C&I projects . Requirements Must Have 5–10 years of experience in solar inverter / power electronics / renewable energy. Strong understanding of grid-tie/on-grid inverters. Experience with product development or product management. Strong understanding of solar PV systems. Experience working with OEM/ODM manufacturers. Understanding of BIS/IEC/grid compliance. Strong commercial understanding. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work with engineering and business teams. Preferred Experience in: Solar inverter manufacturing C&I solar EPC Distributed energy Battery storage Hybrid inverter Energy management systems IoT/remote monitoring Solar monitoring platforms Benefits 1. Freedom : We allow you freedom to “follow your passion” 2. Opportunity to work with India’s fastest growing SMB Company 3. Regular Training of Professional Skills such as Leadership, Problem Solving and Product offerings. 4. Multifold chances increase to build the career in Solar Energy Sector 5. Exponential Growth in Salary and other remuneration 6. Great learning curve and hand on experience with leadership team about solar in future
Loom Solar, founded in 2018, has rapidly emerged as one of India's Fastest Growing Renewable Energy brands, specializing in the manufacturing of cutting-edge solar panels, inverters, and lithium batteries, catering to diverse sectors including utility-scale, commercial, residential, agriculture, and government projects.
Operating from a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Faridabad, Haryana, with a 300MW production capacity, Loom Solar excels in the production of high-quality solar solutions. Loom Solar has experienced rapid growth since the beginning of its journey, expanding its reach to over 500 districts across India through a network of 10,000+ resellers.
Loom Solar ensures maintaining strict quality standards, including ISO 9001-2015 certification and adherence to BIS, IEC, and MNRE guidelines. This commitment to quality ensures the reliability and performance of its products, delivering superior value to customers.
Loom Solar's vision extends beyond product manufacturing. With a strong global presence in 10+ countries including USA, Canada and Saudi Arabia, the company aims to play a pivotal role in India's transition to a greener future by fostering a sustainable energy ecosystem. By providing accessible and affordable solar solutions, Loom Solar empowers individuals and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment.
