Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering focused on power systems or power electronics.
5+ years of experience in commercial and/or residential solar energy.
Minimum of 2 years in testing and product support for solar or energy storage technologies.
Familiarity with compliance evaluations for UL 1741, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, UL 9540A, and NEC.
Strong understanding of Modbus RTU and CAN bus protocol preferred.
Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., NABCEP) are a plus.
Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
Assist sales and FAE teams with technical inquiries and system design for large projects.
Support EPC contractors in designing commercial and industrial solar systems, ensuring compliance with standards.
Collaborate with product and R&D teams to enhance solar products and services.
Conduct tests on HV inverters and BESS, producing detailed reports.
Provide training on solar products and technologies to various teams and partners.
Stay updated on industry trends and regulations to improve business operations.
Represent the company as a solar expert at industry events and in publications.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Accidental insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Health savings accounts (HSA).
Paid Time Off (PTO).
401(k) retirement plan.
Full Job Description
About the Job
About the Position:
Application Engineer with extensive knowledge of BESS will work within R&D group, closely aligned with Tech Support, Marketing and Sales to provide a constant flow of application knowledge to best serve current and future customers of Sol-Ark. Ideal candidate will work to disseminate and synthesize customer requirements to aid in system design for various customer applications. The selected person shall be an expert with a sound understanding of the evolving trends in customer expectations and technological advancements.
Responsibilities:
Support for Technical Sales: Assist sales/FAE teams with technical questions, site assessments, and system design for large projects.
System Design and Engineering: Support EPC contractors in designing and engineering commercial and industrial solar systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Product Development: Collaborate with product and R&D teams to develop and improve solar products and services.
Product Test: Conduct a variety of tests of HV inverters, BESS, and produce detailed reports.
Training and Education: Provide training and education to application engineering, technical support, sales/FAE teams, customers, and partners on solar products and technologies.
Industry Research: Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulations, applying this knowledge to enhance business operations.
Market knowledge: The Ideal candidate shall have an in-depth understanding of emerging application areas to apply renewable energy.
Customer Support: Assist the technical support team in addressing complex customer inquiries and resolving technical issues.
Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and operations, to drive business growth.
Codes and Regulatory: Stay updated on codes and regulatory changes to advise the company on compliance and business opportunities.
Thought Leadership: Represent the company as a solar expert, presenting at industry events and contributing to industry publications.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems or power electronics from an accredited university.
5+ years of experience in commercial and/or residential solar energy combined.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in testing and product support of solar and/or energy storage technologies.
Familiarity with evaluating products for compliance with UL 1741, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, UL 9540A, and including NEC Knowledge.
A strong understanding of Modbus RTU and CAN bus protocol is highly preferable.
