Senior Solar Inverter & Storage Applications Engineer Remote

SMA America; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote-first work schedule

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Professional development

Job summary

SMA America is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer for Solar Inverters and Battery Storage. This remote role supports the Eastern or Central time zones to align with the U.S. sales organization and SMA headquarters in Germany.

The position requires hands-on electrical or mechanical engineering background, with deep knowledge of power electronics, PV, and BESS. Travel to engage with customers and participate in industry events is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5–7 years hands-on experience in renewable energy engineering, with direct work on PV or battery storage systems.
• In-depth knowledge of power electronics, including inverters and transformers.
• In-depth knowledge of power systems design.
• Working knowledge of PV system modeling tools (PVSyst or similar).
• Sound knowledge of the U.S. energy sector, including applicable norms, standards, and regulations.
• Residence in the Eastern or Central time zone within the continental United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical specialist for SMA, assisting customers with technical questions via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
• Review customer and utility interconnection requirements and help select the appropriate SMA products and services; assist customers in the project design process and support key and EPC customers.
• Serve as a liaison between the U.S. sales team and the technical team at SMA headquarters in Germany.
• Create and deliver internal and external technical training materials and presentations.
• Develop sales materials for use by the sales team during customer meetings and new client engagements.
• Conduct competitor analysis and provide technical argumentation to effectively compete against analyzed products and solutions.
• Attend industry conferences and trade shows as necessary.
• Interface with product management, engineering, and service teams to ensure alignment on technical requirements.

Skills

Power electronics

PV systems

Battery energy storage

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (strong plus)

Tools

PVSyst

MS Office

Job description

Senior Applications Engineer, Solar Inverters and Battery Storage

Why Work at SMA America

Power the future. Build your career at SMA America.

As the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, we have been at the forefront of solar inverter technology since 1981, developing solutions that make photovoltaic power plants simpler, more reliable, safer, and more cost effective. Headquartered in Rocklin, California, SMA America has spent more than two decades helping homes, businesses, and utilities across the country generate clean, reliable power. We are the only inverter manufacturer in the world offering solutions for every system size, from residential rooftops to large scale utility plants, backed by more than 1,500 patents and a presence in over 190 countries.

Innovation is only part of the story. We invest in our people, create room to grow, challenge conventional thinking, and protect a culture where teammates genuinely care about each other and the work. We hire capable people and give them the space to do the job, with clear expectations, open door leadership, and real autonomy.

If you are passionate about driving positive change and want a career where you can take ownership of your work, we would love to meet you. Together, we are not just part of the energy transition, we are helping drive it forward.

Senior Applications Engineer, Solar Inverters and Battery Storage
Remote (Eastern or Central time zone)

This is a power electronics and applications engineering role, not a software engineering position. We are looking for candidates with hands on electrical or mechanical engineering backgrounds in utility scale solar PV and battery storage systems.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Applications Engineer serves as a technical product specialist for utility scale PV and Battery Energy Storage solutions and systems. The role advises SMA’s customers across North America by analyzing system specifications and requirements, reviewing and proposing system designs, and supporting the sales organization through technical expertise and joint customer engagement, including meetings at customer locations. The ideal candidate brings hands on utility scale PV and BESS experience, a working knowledge of power electronics, a collaborative approach, and the ability to work cross functionally across U.S. and global teams. This position is remote and requires residence in the Eastern or Central time zone to support customers in the region and to align with the U.S. sales organization and SMA headquarters in Germany.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a senior technical specialist for SMA, assisting customers with technical questions via telephone, email, and face to face meetings, including visits to customer locations within the region.
• Review customer and utility interconnection requirements and help select the appropriate SMA products and services; assist customers in the project design process and support key and EPC customers.
• Serve as a liaison between the U.S. sales team and the technical team at SMA headquarters in Germany.
• Create and deliver internal and external technical training materials and presentations.
• Develop sales materials for use by the sales team during customer meetings and new client engagements.
• Conduct competitor analysis and provide technical argumentation to effectively compete against analyzed products and solutions.
• Attend industry conferences and trade shows as necessary.
• Interface with product management, engineering, and service teams to ensure alignment on technical requirements.
• Other duties as may be required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent hands on industry experience, is required. A master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering is a strong plus.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of hands on experience in renewable energy engineering, with direct work on PV or battery storage systems and solutions.
• Direct experience with utility scale PV or battery storage projects. Residential and commercial experience alone does not meet this requirement.
• Working knowledge of PVsyst or similar PV system modeling tools, applied in real project work.
• Sound knowledge of the U.S. energy sector, including applicable norms, standards, and regulations.
• Knowledge of battery systems and solutions.
• Residence in the Eastern or Central time zone within the continental United States, with the ability to meet customers at their locations in the region and to work core business hours aligned to Eastern time on a consistent basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• In depth knowledge of power electronics, including inverters and transformers.
• In depth knowledge of power systems design.
• Product selection experience for utility scale PV or BESS projects.
• NABCEP certification, PVIP or similar, or an equivalent industry credential.
• Knowledge of solar electric PV installation and system design.
• Knowledge of the energy sector in Mexico or Central America.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross functionally and perform effectively in a fast paced environment managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Willingness to travel periodically domestically and internationally, including to Canada, Latin America, and SMA headquarters in Kassel, Germany.
• Proficiency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

WE OFFER

• Base salary range of $125,000 to $145,000 annually, dependent on experience, plus bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options.
• Remote first work schedule. Continental U.S. candidates in the Eastern or Central time zone only.
• Relocation assistance available; budget to be confirmed.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and industry engagement.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment with global cross functional exposure.

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