Battery Sales Engineer - Fulltime and Permanent - Hybrid in Milpitas, CA

Comrise; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Comrise is seeking an Energy Sales Engineer / ESS Technical Solution Engineer to drive ESS and power system solutions for AI Data Center applications. The role blends Applications Engineer and Sales Engineer responsibilities, engaging customers to understand requirements, demonstrate capabilities, and support the sales process from engagement to delivery.

Hybrid position in Milpitas, CA, with responsibilities spanning solution design, product demonstrations, and technical documentation to ensure

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in data center power infrastructure and ESS/BESS.
• Experience with UPS, battery backup systems, HVDC, or related technologies.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts to customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements and develop tailored ESS and power system solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design solutions addressing customer needs.
• Deliver product demonstrations and technical presentations to clients.
• Prepare detailed technical proposals and supporting documentation.
• Support the sales lifecycle from initial engagement through project delivery.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams for a smooth handover.

Skills

Data center power

ESS / BESS

UPS systems

HVDC

Technical communication

Customer engagement

Job description

Energy Sales Engineer / ESS Technical Solution Engineer – AI Data Centers

Location: Hybrid – Milpitas, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $150,000–$200,000/year, depending on experience and qualifications

Job Overvie

wWe are seeking an Energy Sales Engineer / ESS Technical Solution Engineer to support Energy Storage System (ESS) solutions for AI Data Center (AIDC) applications

.This position combines the responsibilities of an Applications Engineer and Sales Engineer, working directly with customers to understand their technical requirements, develop customized power and energy solutions, demonstrate product capabilities, and support the sales process from initial engagement through project delivery

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The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in data center power infrastructure, ESS, UPS systems, battery backup systems, HVDC, IT racks, or solid-state transformers, along with the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to customer

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Key Requireme

• ntsExperience in at least one of the following are
• as:UPS syst
• emsIT/data center racks and power infrastruct
• ureBattery backup or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS/E
• SS)HVDC syst
• emsSolid-state transform
• rsExperience developing technical solutions or designing power syst
• emsExperience supporting data center, energy storage, or critical power applicati
• onsPrevious experience as an Applications Engineer, Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or similar technical customer-facing role is highly prefer
• redStrong technical presentation, communication, and customer engagement skills

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Key Responsibili

tiesTechnical Solution Develop

• mentUnderstand customer requirements and develop tailored ESS and power system soluti
• ons.Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design solutions that address customer technical and business ne
• edsTranslate customer requirements into technical specifications and solution propos

als.Product Demonstrations & Technical Presentat

• ionsDevelop a deep understanding of the company's products, technologies, and applicati
• ons.Explain complex technical concepts clearly to custom
• ers.Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations highlighting product capabilities, benefits, and business va
• mentWork directly with customers to understand their projects, technical challenges, and requireme
• nts.Gather competitive intelligence and identify opportunities where the company's solutions can provide differentiated va
• lue.Serve as the technical liaison between customers and internal engineering, product, and project te

ams.Proposal & Documentation Develop

• mentPrepare detailed technical proposals outlining recommended solutions, specifications, and benef
• its.Develop customer-required technical documentation, including specifications, user manuals, technical proposals, and related project documentat

ion.Technical Sup

• portProvide technical support throughout the sales and project lifecy
• cle.Respond to customer questions, concerns, and technical iss
• ues.Communicate customer feedback and technical requirements to internal development te

ams.Technical Agreement & Negotia

• tionParticipate in customer technical negotiati
• ons.Address technical concerns, clarify requirements, and ensure alignment between customer expectations and proposed soluti
• ons.Support the development and finalization of technical agreeme
• vingIdentify potential technical risks and develop preventive soluti
• ons.Support the resolution of technical issues during manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commission
• ing.Coordinate with engineering and project management teams through successful project hando

ver.Market & Competitive Anal

• ysisMonitor AI data center, ESS, and critical power market tre
• nds.Analyze competitor technologies and soluti
• ons.Gather customer feedback and provide recommendations for product and service improveme

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Preferred Qualifica

• tions2+ years of experience supporting the U.S. AI data center, ESS, or critical power m
• arketPrevious experience as an Applications Engineer (AE), Sales Engineer (SE), Solutions Engineer, or Technical Sales Eng
• ineerExperience with ESS/BESS, UPS, data center power infrastructure, HVDC, or related technol
• ogiesPrevious experience with a utility, ESS developer, energy storage manufacturer, or data center infrastructure company is a
• plusKnowledge of U.S. ESS project development requirements is pref
• erredStrong customer service and interpersonal s
• killsExcellent market and competitor analysis capabil
• itiesStrong analytical and problem-solving s
• killsExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration s
• killsStrong logical and strategic thinking abil