Senior Applications Engineer – Solar PV, Battery Storage Systems

SMA America

Senior Applications Engineer managing technical solutions for solar PV and battery storage systems. Collaborating with customers and teams for design and implementation support.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Other duties as may be required or assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent hands-on industry experience, is required.
Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on experience in renewable energy engineering, with direct work on PV or battery storage systems and solutions.
In-depth knowledge of power electronics, including inverters and transformers.
In-depth knowledge of power systems design.
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.
Note: Degrees completed more than three years ago are preferred, as we are seeking candidates with substantial hands-on industry experience beyond their academic foundation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options.
Remote-first work schedule. Continental U.S. candidates 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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Hard Skills & Tools

PV System ModelingBattery SystemsInvertersTransformersTechnical Training Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationCustomer EngagementCollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering