Senior Applications Engineer, Solar Inverters, Battery Storage

Job Description:

• Serve as a senior technical specialist for SMA, assisting customers with technical questions via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings
• Review customer and utility interconnection requirements and help select appropriate SMA products and services
• Assist customers in the project design process and support key and EPC customers
• Liaise between the U.S. sales team and the technical team at SMA headquarters in Germany
• Create and deliver internal and external technical training materials and presentations
• Develop sales materials for customer meetings and new client engagements
• Conduct competitor analysis and provide technical argumentation to compete against analyzed products and solutions
• Attend industry conferences and trade shows as necessary
• Interface with product management, engineering, and service teams to align on technical requirements
• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent hands-on industry experience, is required
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in renewable energy engineering, with direct work on PV or battery storage systems and solutions
• In-depth knowledge of power electronics, including inverters and transformers
• In-depth knowledge of power systems design
• Working knowledge of PVSyst or similar PV system modeling tools, applied in real project work
• Sound knowledge of the U.S. energy sector, including applicable norms, standards, and regulations
• Knowledge of battery systems and solutions
• Residence in the Eastern or Central time zone within the continental United States
• Ability to work core business hours aligned to Eastern time consistently
• Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States
• No current or future need for employment visa sponsorship
• NABCEP certification or equivalent industry credential is preferred
• Knowledge of solar electric installation and system design is preferred
• Knowledge of the energy sector in Mexico and/or Central America is preferred
• Willingness to travel periodically domestically and internationally is preferred
• Proficiency in English is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred

Benefits:

• Base salary range of $125,000 to $145,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options
• Remote-first work schedule
• Relocation assistance available; budget to be confirmed
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and industry engagement
• Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment with global cross-functional exposure