Solutions Engineer, ESS - Mexico

Gotion Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative energy company based in California seeks a skilled professional to provide pre-sales technical support and manage technical account engagements in energy storage systems. The ideal candidate will have a BSEE or BSME (or MS) and 3+ years of experience in related fields. This position values technical communication and project management skills, with a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in ESS engineering/design technical pre-sales support and project management.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical subject matter with external partners and customers.
• Willingness to travel locally, domestically, and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales technical support for customer account engagements.
• Develop documentation/best practices for technical design.
• Coordinate field testing and feedback for new hardware.

Skills

Technical communication

Networking

Project management

Customer engagement

Education

BSEE or BSME or MS

Job description

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route. Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Pre-sales technical support for customer account engagements including the development of documentation/best practices and training to ensure a high-quality design and minimal post sales technical support issues
• Pre- and post-sales management of technical account engagements as a key member of the sales team to ensure that comprehensive design, installation and operational plans are developed and communicated to drive successful ESS solution adoption and on-going business growth and loyalty
• Pre-sales technical support for utility scale and commercial business and projects/deals and customized/unique design support to ensure Gotion design win and high-quality designs that save our customers capital and labor costs
• Strong engagement and feedback/input to Research and Development and Product Management teams on identified product/technical issues identified along with recommendations for product improvements. Ability to lead product management and development of broad-based market training and tools that address best practices and requirements (e.g. standard and technical business tools)
• Coordination of field testing and feedback collection for new hardware and software
• Close cooperation and alignment with Customer Support to enable a closed loop system on key/top technical and product related issues and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, especially with top area installer accounts
• Lead engagement with customers on application of ESS systems and with evaluation and teaming with partners for balance of system equipment providers, software/EMS integration and EPC
• Development of technical documentation to support portfolio of ESS products including technical specifications, manuals, safety certifications, and technical diligence proposals

Requirements

• Working with the Sales Managers to deliver the highest level of quality field/customer technical support, enabling account and project wins and ensuring highest levels of customer support
• Working closely with sales team to determine appropriate prioritization of account/project opportunities relative to available technical resources and ensure close coordination and communication with the customer
• Leading and managing tasks in the technical pipeline to ensure that all identified/qualified projects get the proper and appropriate level of pre-sales design and technical support
• Working with China based R&D, design and pre-sales technical support process to ensure proactive participation with technical teams on test requirements, procedures, and plans to ensure ESS products are prepared and positioned to 'win' the business
• Leading and collaborating closely with Product Management on broad based technical tools and training and drive adoption through the sales team, partners and distributors
• Acting as sales focal point for input/feedback into product management on major product and technical issues and recommended solutions
• Managing closed loop process with product management, customer support and sales on all field pre-sales related topics and issues

Qualifications

• BSEE, BSME or MS preferred
• 3+ year of experience in ESS engineering/design technical pre-sales support and project management
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical subject matter with external partners and customers
• Strong networking and communication expertise
• Ability and willingness to travel locally, domestically and at times internationally

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