Sr Technical Sales Engineer

Nextpower; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower seeks an experienced Sr Technical Sales Engineer to support growth of the APEX power conversion business, including inverter and PCS product lines, across the energy solutions portfolio. You will engage with customers, developers, EPCs, integrators, utilities, and partners, bridging technical and commercial perspectives.

This role requires deep knowledge of power electronics, energy storage systems, and grid-tied equipment, with the ability to drive strategic initiatives, respond to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of technical sales, applications engineering, product management, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of inverters, PCS, power electronics, battery energy storage systems, and grid-connected equipment.
• Willingness to travel as business needs require.
• Experience supporting product launches, acquisitions, or market expansion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support sales managers and senior technical sales professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Contribute to product launches, market expansion, and commercial growth.
• Technical sales engagement with customers for defining inverter, PCS, and energy storage solutions.
• Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Service.
• Assist in resolving complex customer and technical issues using conceptual thinking and sound business judgment.
• Represent Nextpower with customers, strategic partners, and industry organizations.
• Provide market intelligence and contribute to future product roadmap priorities.
• Ensure alignment of customer commitments, technical scope, delivery expectations, and commercial priorities.

Skills

Technical sales

Power electronics

Inverters experience

PCS knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sr Technical Sales Engineer to support the growth of the APEX power conversion business, including inverter and PCS product lines, as part of Nextpower’s expanding energy solutions portfolio. This role will be responsible for technical sales engagement with customers, developers, EPCs, integrators, utilities, and strategic partners across the power conversion and energy storage markets.

The Technical Sales Manager will serve as the bridge between customer needs, commercial strategy, product capabilities, engineering, manufacturing, and sales leadership. This role requires strong technical understanding of power electronics, inverters, PCS, energy storage systems, grid-tied equipment, and customer project requirements, combined with the ability to support commercial execution, opportunity development, technical positioning, and customer confidence. Support the Technical Sales organization for the APEX power conversion business with responsibility for engaging in operational objectives, policies, technical sales strategy, organizational execution, and long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sales managers and senior technical sales professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Contribute to enterprise initiatives by supporting product launches, market expansion, and commercial growth.
• Technical sales engagement with customers for defining inverter, PCS, and energy storage solutions.
• Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Service
• Assist in resolving complex customer and technical issues using conceptual thinking and sound business judgment.
• Represent Nextpower with customers, strategic partners, and industry organizations.
• Provide market intelligence and contribute to future product roadmap priorities.
• Ensure alignment of customer commitments, technical scope, delivery expectations, and commercial priorities.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of technical sales, applications engineering, product management, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of inverters, PCS, power electronics, battery energy storage systems, and grid-connected equipment.
• Willingness to travel as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting new product launches, acquisitions, or market expansion.
• Knowledge of UL, IEEE, NEC, NERC, and utility-scale interconnection requirements.
• Experience with RFP/RFQ responses, compliance matrices, and commercial proposals.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced technical sales manager who combines expertise in power conversion technologies and applications with the ability to influence stakeholders, develop industry leading solutions, and support long-term commercial growth.

About Nextpower

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility‑scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data‑driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.