VP of Application Engineering

Energy Drive

VP of Application Engineering focused on developing systems to drive growth effectively. Partnering with engineering and revenue teams to ensure impactful tools and workflows.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeDurban • 🇿🇦 South AfricaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop scalable systems and processes that empower teams to achieve growth objectives.
Develop platform architectures using OEM drives, switchgear and if required motors to drive scalable system architectures for effectiveness of deployment & installation, and cost efficiency to leverage supply chain channels.
Identify and develop strategic regional system integrators and subcontractors that work seamlessly with Energy Drive Engineering, PMO and Operations to deploy and commission product solutions effectively, with speed and to expected costs.
Partner closely with engineering and revenue teams to align technical capabilities with business goals.
Take ownership of the effectiveness, adoption, and impact of tools and workflows across teams.
Drive the development of proprietary processes and IP that differentiate the organization in the market.
Continuously evaluate and improve operational efficiency, ensuring teams can execute at peak performance.
Performance and adoption of tools and systems.
Measurable improvement in team effectiveness and throughput.
Creation and management of IP that contributes to a competitive edge.
Develop and support deployment scalable solution architectures, engineering modules, and standardised playbooks that transform bespoke industrial client applications into repeatable, high-quality solutions.
Build and maintain proprietary modelling, simulation, and performance verification methodologies that provide a clear competitive advantage.
Design and optimise the processes and tools that allow technical sales, project engineers, and product engineers to deliver solutions efficiently and at scale.
Develop technical tools, templates, and processes that enable the revenue team to accurately and efficiently evaluate, sell, and scope energy efficiency and decarbonisation solutions.
Drive the implementation of digital tools, platforms, and automation pipelines that standardise and accelerate modelling, project delivery, and performance tracking.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy systems, mechanical, electrical, or a related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
15+ years in technical leadership, solution architecture, or industrial energy systems delivery.
Proven track record of creating scalable technical platforms, IP, and enablement systems in complex, multi-region environments.
Deep understanding of industrial energy systems, decarbonisation technologies, energy modelling, and measurement & verification.
Demonstrated ability to translate technical expertise into tools and processes that enable teams to deliver at scale.
Strong quantitative, systems thinking, and process design skills to develop repeatable solutions and measure their effectiveness.
Technical leadership: Ability to design and implement complex systems, platforms, and methodologies.
Platform thinking: Expertise in standardisation, automation, and scalability of technical delivery.
Enabling & influencing: Ability to empower teams without direct line management, driving adoption of tools and processes.
Innovation & IP development: Proven ability to develop proprietary methodologies, algorithms, and solutions that create competitive advantage.
Collaboration & communication: Strong cross-functional influence skills to align engineering, product, and revenue teams around technical solutions.
Results orientation: Focused on measurable improvements in scalability, productivity, technical effectiveness, and margin.
Global perspective: Experience enabling distributed technical teams across multiple geographies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hardware <Energy Drive> is a B2B industrial energy-efficiency company that designs, supplies, and operates intelligent medium-voltage motor control systems (E-Houses) for large fans and pumps, primarily in mining and metals. They combine electrical engineering, system integration, and AI-driven motor control to deliver energy-efficiency-as-a-service with zero-capex deployment options, guaranteed savings, long-term SLAs, and measurement & verification of energy and emissions reductions. VP of Application Engineering 🔥 20 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Durban – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 💻 Application Engineer Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Develop scalable systems and processes that empower teams to achieve growth objectives.
Develop platform architectures using OEM drives, switchgear and if required motors to drive scalable system architectures for effectiveness of deployment & installation, and cost efficiency to leverage supply chain channels.
Identify and develop strategic regional system integrators and subcontractors that work seamlessly with Energy Drive Engineering, PMO and Operations to deploy and commission product solutions effectively, with speed and to expected costs.
Partner closely with engineering and revenue teams to align technical capabilities with business goals.
Take ownership of the effectiveness, adoption, and impact of tools and workflows across teams.
Drive the development of proprietary processes and IP that differentiate the organization in the market.
Continuously evaluate and improve operational efficiency, ensuring teams can execute at peak performance.
Performance and adoption of tools and systems.
Measurable improvement in team effectiveness and throughput.
Creation and management of IP that contributes to a competitive edge.
Develop and support deployment scalable solution architectures, engineering modules, and standardised playbooks that transform bespoke industrial client applications into repeatable, high-quality solutions.
Build and maintain proprietary modelling, simulation, and performance verification methodologies that provide a clear competitive advantage.
Design and optimise the processes and tools that allow technical sales, project engineers, and product engineers to deliver solutions efficiently and at scale.
Develop technical tools, templates, and processes that enable the revenue team to accurately and efficiently evaluate, sell, and scope energy efficiency and decarbonisation solutions.
Drive the implementation of digital tools, platforms, and automation pipelines that standardise and accelerate modelling, project delivery, and performance tracking. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy systems, mechanical, electrical, or a related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
15+ years in technical leadership, solution architecture, or industrial energy systems delivery.
Proven track record of creating scalable technical platforms, IP, and enablement systems in complex, multi-region environments.
Deep understanding of industrial energy systems, decarbonisation technologies, energy modelling, and measurement & verification.
Demonstrated ability to translate technical expertise into tools and processes that enable teams to deliver at scale.
Strong quantitative, systems thinking, and process design skills to develop repeatable solutions and measure their effectiveness.
Technical leadership: Ability to design and implement complex systems, platforms, and methodologies.
Platform thinking: Expertise in standardisation, automation, and scalability of technical delivery.
Enabling & influencing: Ability to empower teams without direct line management, driving adoption of tools and processes.
Innovation & IP development: Proven ability to develop proprietary methodologies, algorithms, and solutions that create competitive advantage.
Collaboration & communication: Strong cross-functional influence skills to align engineering, product, and revenue teams around technical solutions.
Results orientation: Focused on measurable improvements in scalability, productivity, technical effectiveness, and margin.
Global perspective: Experience enabling distributed technical teams across multiple geographies. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

solution architectureenergy systemsdecarbonisation technologiesenergy modellingmeasurement & verificationprocess designplatform standardisationautomationscalabilitytechnical leadership

Soft Skills

quantitative skillssystems thinkingenabling & influencinginnovationcollaborationcommunicationresults orientationcross-functional influenceempowermentstrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringMaster’s degree in engineering or related discipline