Sr. Application Engineer, AI Data Center BESS

HiTHIUM Energy Storage; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy storage solutions provider in the United States is looking for a Sr. Manager of Sales to expand its presence in the AI Data Center segment. The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of experience in application engineering and technical sales, showcasing expertise in battery energy storage systems. You will develop customer relationships and deliver compelling presentations, ensuring outstanding solutions for clients. This position offers opportunities to influence key stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in application engineering, technical sales, or field engineering.
• Deep understanding of battery chemistry and inverter systems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for energy storage solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with data center developers.
• Lead the design of customized energy storage solutions.

Skills

Technical sales

Application engineering

Customer relationship management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Battery energy storage systems

UPS systems

Job description

At HiTHIUM, we're not just leading the energy storage sector — we're redefining it.

As demand for AI infrastructure explodes, the need for reliable, large-scale battery energy storage has never been greater. We're looking for a driven, connected sales professional to help us capture this opportunity and build lasting relationships in the AI Data Center market. The Sr. Manager of Sales will be responsible for growing HiTHIUM's presence in the AI Data Center segment by developing new customer relationships, hitting sales targets, and serving as a knowledgeable resource for customers navigating their energy storage needs.

We are seeking a seasoned Application Engineer with deep expertise in battery energy storage systems and a strong understanding of AI data center power infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of technical sales success, the ability to own complex customer engagements end to end, and the credibility to influence both engineering and executive stakeholders at major data center customers.

Responsibilities

Technical Expertise: Serve as the primary technical authority for HiTHIUM's BESS solutions within the AI data center segment, demonstrating deep knowledge of system architecture, integration requirements, and best practices for high-density, mission-critical power environments.

Inverter and Power Systems Applications: Lead technical discussions around how battery systems, inverters, and power conversion equipment interact within a data center power chain, guiding customers toward optimized energy storage and backup power solutions for AI workloads.

Customer Engagement: Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with data center developers, hyperscalers, colocation providers, and facility engineers. Own the technical relationship from initial engagement through post-deployment, ensuring a consistently outstanding customer experience.

Product Presentations: Deliver compelling product demonstrations, presentations, and workshops to technical and executive audiences, clearly articulating the performance, reliability, and business value of HiTHIUM's solutions in AI data center environments.

Solution Design: Lead the design of customized energy storage solutions in collaboration with customers and internal engineering teams, addressing the specific power, redundancy, runtime, and footprint demands of large-scale AI infrastructure.

Sales Support: Take an active leadership role in preparing proposals, technical documents, and quotations. Drive technical strategy in sales meetings and serve as the go-to resource for complex customer questions and competitive differentiation.

Market Analysis: Maintain a sharp pulse on AI infrastructure growth trends, evolving data center power requirements, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies, proactively sharing insights with sales and product leadership.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field.

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of hands‑on experience in application engineering, technical sales, or field engineering within the energy storage, power electronics, or data center infrastructure space.

Technical Knowledge: Deep knowledge of battery chemistry, BMS, inverter systems, and balance‑of‑plant components. Strong understanding of data center power architecture including UPS systems, backup power, and critical power distribution is required.

Inverter Applications: Advanced understanding of inverter applications and their integration with energy storage systems in high‑availability, mission‑critical environments.

Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex technical concepts to both engineering teams and C‑suite stakeholders.

Customer-Centric Approach: A proven track record of building and maintaining long‑term customer relationships and delivering outstanding technical customer experiences at a senior level.

Problem‑Solving Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate complex customer challenges and develop creative, practical solutions independently.

Teamwork: Experienced working cross‑functionally across sales, engineering, product, and executive teams in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

HiTHIUM manufactures top quality stationary energy storage products for leading large‑scale energy project developers as well as commercial and industrial customers. We're driven by our dedication to quality because that's what our customers, the energy transition, and future generations deserve. And we believe that the most effective way to achieve it isn't business as usual.

HiTHIUM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

Please Note: We are seeking direct applications from candidates only. Third‑party recruiters and staffing agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.