Lead Application Engineer, EV Systems & Integration

Women in Cleantech & Sustainability; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Proterra in Greer, SC is seeking a Staff Application Engineer to join the Application Engineering team. You will help customers integrate and install high‑voltage battery packs and act as the main technical contact throughout projects.

You will provide hands‑on support for installation, issue resolution, and troubleshooting, collaborating with OEMs and internal teams to ensure successful product launches. The role emphasizes design, validation, and integration engineering with strong

Responsibilities

• Support customers with integration and installation, including mechanical mounting, electrical HV/LV, and control interfaces.
• Manage and train distributor integration partners on Proterra's Application Approval Process.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for project activities, leading support and design reviews.
• Lead analysis of technical requirements at project start with Business Development to scope engineering work.
• Adapt Proterra MATLAB/Simulink battery models for next‑gen platforms.
• Document interfaces between customers, Proterra, and third parties with varying detail levels.
• Identify safety and regulatory requirements affecting Proterra systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to assess product impacts and needed modifications.
• Provide first‑line support for controls and software issues, root‑cause analysis included.
• Diagnose electrical issues with customers, including wiring and pinouts.
• Analyze CAN traces with CANalyzer and oscilloscope data to support HV systems.
• Perform repairs with customers and technicians as needed and independently.
• Build trust with customer and partner technical contacts to enable collaboration.
• Suggest process improvements to increase efficiency, robustness, and quality.
• Mentor less experienced engineers to strengthen the team.

Job description

Proterra in Greer, SC is seeking a Staff Application Engineer to join the Application Engineering team. You will help customers integrate and install high‑voltage battery packs and act as the main technical contact throughout projects.

You will provide hands‑on support for installation, issue resolution, and troubleshooting, collaborating with OEMs and internal teams to ensure successful product launches. The role emphasizes design, validation, and integration engineering with strong