Technical Presales Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Mannheim; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Opportunity for professional growth

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in energy solutions is seeking a Technical Presales Specialist in Mannheim, Germany. This role involves partnering with sales and engineering teams to deliver tailored solutions for electric utilities and industrial customers. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, and will be skilled in technical presentations and customer engagement. It offers a hybrid working model and opportunities to travel across Europe.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in technical presales or solutions architecture.
• Solid understanding of power systems and grid technologies.
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Partner with sales and engineering to define optimal solutions.
• Deliver high-impact technical presentations and workshops.
• Build relationships with key customer stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Technical presentations

Customer engagement

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Computer Science

Tools

SCADA

Grid infrastructure technologies

Renewable energy systems

Jobbeschreibung

.Technical Presales Specialist page is loaded## Technical Presales Specialistremote type: Hybridtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0118630**Location:**Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany**Job ID:**R0118630**Date Posted:**2026-03-26**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG**Profession (Job Category):**Sales, Marketing & Product Management**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity**At Hitachi Energy, we are driving the transformation of the world’s power systems toward a more sustainable, digital, and resilient future. To support the continued growth of our Grid Automation business, we are looking for a passionate and customer‐focused Technical Presales Specialist to join our European team.In this highly visible role, you will stand at the intersection of technology, customers, and sales, translating advanced substation and grid automation solutions into compelling value for utilities and industrial customers across Europe. Your expertise will directly influence how tomorrow’s power grids are designed, digitalized, and operated.**How you’ll make an impact**As a Technical Presales Specialist, you will play a critical role in winning and shaping customer solutions by:* Partnering closely with sales, customers, and engineering teams to understand customer needs, identify technical challenges, and define optimal Grid Automation and Substation Automation solutions.* Delivering high‐impact technical presentations, demonstrations, and workshops, clearly articulating the value, differentiation, and business benefits of Hitachi Energy’s solutions.* Strong expertise across power systems, grid infrastructure, SCADA, and offshore energy technologies—empowering you to drive the evolution of modern, digital power networks.* Designing and developing tailored technical proposals, architectures, and solution concepts aligned with customer requirements and internal standards.* Acting as a trusted technical authority and subject‐matter expert throughout the sales cycle, confidently addressing technical questions, mitigating concerns, and supporting deal closure.* Supporting proof‐of‐concepts (PoCs) and pilot projects, ensuring technical excellence and successful customer outcomes.* Capturing customer feedback and market insights to actively contribute to product evolution and innovation initiatives.* Monitoring industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor developments within grid and substation automation.* Contributing to the creation of sales collateral, technical documentation, division‐of‐work definitions, and training materials.* Building long‐term relationships with key customer stakeholders, from technical experts to decision‐makers.**Your background**To succeed in this role, you bring a strong technical foundation combined with excellent communication and customer engagement skills:* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.* 5+ years of experience in technical presales, solutions architecture, or field application engineering within the energy, power systems, or industrial automation domain.* Solid understanding of power systems, grid infrastructure, SCADA, and related energy technologies.* Proven ability to translate customer business needs into robust technical solutions, both verbally and in writing.* Experience with proposal development, solution design, and technical documentation.* Exposure to renewable energy, substation automation systems, and offshore wind applications is a strong advantage.* Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder‐management skills.* Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional European languages are a plus.* Willingness to travel within Europe (up to 20%).* A proactive, self‐driven mindset with strong problem‐solving capabilities and a customer‐centric approach.## Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. 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