Sr Manager of Applications Engineering

Trinasolar; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading energy storage company in the U.S. is looking for a Head of Applications Engineering. This role involves leading a team to act as the primary technical point of contact for battery energy storage systems. Candidates should have at least 5 years in engineering with battery storage technologies and strong leadership skills. This remote position has a competitive salary of $150,000 to $200,000 and offers various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, with relevant battery storage technologies.
• Must have previous experience leading a team.
• Strong technical knowledge of grid scale energy storage technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead application engineering team as the first level technical interface with the customer.
• Oversee development and manage resources designed for battery energy storage systems.
• Evaluate integration context for battery systems and provide integration recommendations.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical knowledge of Battery Systems

Problem-solving

Project deployment experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This range is provided by Trinasolar. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Head of Applications Engineering

Remote – Central Time Zone

Trina Storage North America

About Us

Trina Storage North America is the U.S. energy storage division of Trina Solar, a global leader in smart energy solutions. Our mission is to enable a cleaner, more resilient energy future through fully integrated, cell-to-AC storage solutions designed specifically for the North American market. We work with utilities, developers, and IPPs to reduce project risk, simplify procurement, and deliver bankable storage systems at scale.

As part of a global solar and storage powerhouse, we bring unmatched supply chain strength, deep technical expertise, and a commitment to long-term partnership. At the same time, we operate with the speed, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of a startup. Whether it’s launching next-gen products, entering new markets, or helping customers navigate complex interconnection and tariff environments, our team is driving innovation where it matters most.

Our small but mighty team is passionate about clean energy. We love building things from the ground up, and we are here to make an impact in a high-growth, high-ownership environment.

For more information, please visit https://www.trinasolar.com/us/Storage/Solution

About the Job

The Applications Engineering Head will lead the applications engineering team and is the technical contact for our BESS customers. This position will identify gaps and improvements around product functionalities, lead in technical commercial contract negotiations, participate in customer meetings with key stakeholders, and manage customer expectations concerning product features. Other duties include training sales teams with technical information related to BESS technology and unique selling points, and mentoring the application engineering team to support business goals. This will be a hands-on leadership role.

This is a remote position, with preference for candidates in the Central time zone.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead application engineering team as the first level technical interface with the customer.
• Oversee development and manage resources used in designing and guaranteeing battery energy storage systems.
• Develop technical and process documentation in support of project evaluation and deployments.
• Evaluate integration context for battery systems (electrical, mechanical, permitting) and provide integration recommendations.
• Act as the technical point of contact both internally and externally with customers to describe and articulate how Trina’s technology can/would be utilized in required applications.
• Manage customer expectations concerning new product features and timelines of documentation and product readiness.
• Work with external counter parties to identify the best technical fit of Trina’s battery systems.
• Understand, define, and disseminate functional requirements from the market, coordinating with internal business team members.
• Assist in permitting and design requirements to ensure the customer can apply for and secure necessary permitting and that the solution from Trina is technically the best and most reliable solution for the customer.
• Manage and oversee all technical topics in proposal and technical solution sign off for customer offers.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage techno-economical risks associated to performance warranties of battery energy storage systems.
• Proactively seek to identify new business opportunities and storage applications.
• Provide guidance and leadership for continuous improvement and growth of the team.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, with 5 years of experience working with relevant battery storage technologies.
• Must have previous experience leading a team.
• Solid understanding of Battery Systems, Power Conversion, and grid systems
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, design and solve complex engineering issues.
• Project deployment experience, familiarity with permitting processes and drawings (e.g. SLD)
• Strong technical knowledge of grid scale energy storage technology.
• Team-oriented approach with an eagerness to continuously collaborate and support.
• Demonstrated track record of exceptional problem solving and strategic thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and channel partners.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to travel 50%, with some international travel.

Why Trina Storage

Trina Solar and Trina Storage are the world leading PV and Smart Energy total solution provider. Our teams work every day to advance solar energy solutions to solve the world's energy challenges. We seek to improve the lives of people around the globe, starting with the health, safety and development of our own employees. Trina Solar is committed to building a diverse and highly-skilled workforce, investing heaving in employee development and well-being.

If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. The expected compensation range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience. Additional discretionary incentive may be available. Full-time employees are eligible for PTO, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.

Trina Solar US (Company) is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The Company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. Trina Solar is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Management

• Industries

  Energy Technology, Services for Renewable Energy, and Electric Power Generation

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