Director of Application Engineering

Applications Engineering Director

Remote – US

Trina Energy Storage Solutions

About Us

Founded in 1997, Trina Solar has led the PV industry in technological innovation and manufacturing excellence for over 25 years. With more than 170GW of cumulative global shipments, including more than 90GW of 210mm modules, Trina’s PV modules and suite of smart solar solutions deliver clean, affordable, and reliable energy to homes, businesses, and power plants. With a history of innovation and bankability, the company engages in a wide range of PV activities, including R&D, manufacturing, sales, project development, and energy cloud-platform operation. From its North American headquarters in Fremont, California, the company employs a diverse, nationwide team of experts in engineering, technology, sales, finance, marketing, operations, and more, to help US solar developers and EPCs deliver project success. The company is currently developing a 5GW manufacturing base in Wilmer, Texas.

With its mission of “Solar energy for all,” Trina Solar is committed to working with others to create a net-zero future. For more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com.

About the Job

The Director of Application Engineering will be responsible for leading a team as the first technical contact for our BESS customers.This person will identify gaps and improvements around product functionalities, lead in technical contract negotiations, participate in customer meetings with key stakeholders, and manage customer expectations concerning product features. Other duties include training sales teams with information relate to BESS technology and unique selling points and mentoring the application engineering team to support business goals.

This is a remote position, with preference for candidates in the Central time zone.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead application engineering team as the first level technical interface with the customer.
• Develop technical and process documentation in support of project evaluation and deployments.
• Evaluate integration context for battery systems (electrical, mechanical, permitting) and provide integration recommendations.
• Act as the technical point of contact both internally and externally with customers to describe and articulate how Trina’s technology can/would be utilized in required applications.
• Work with external counterparties to identify the best technical fit of Trina’s battery systems.
• Understand, define, and disseminate functional requirements from the market, coordinating with internal business team members.
• Assist in permitting and design requirements to ensure the customer can apply for and secure necessary permitting and that the solution from Trina is technically the best and most reliable solution for the customer.
• Technical solution sign off for customer offers.
• Proactively seek to identify new business opportunities and storage applications.
• Provide guidance and leadership for continuous improvement and growth of the team.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with relevant battery storage technologies.
• Must have previous experience leading a team.
• Solid understanding of Battery Systems, Power Conversion, and grid systems
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, design and solve complex engineering issues.
• Project deployment experience, familiarity with permitting processes and drawings (e.g. SLD)
• Strong technical knowledge of grid scale energy storage technology.
• Team-oriented approach with an eagerness to continuously collaborate and support.
• Demonstrated track record of exceptional problem solving and strategic thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and channel partners.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to travel 50%, with some international travel.

Why Trina Solar

Trina Solar is the world leading PV and Smart Energy total solution provider. Our teams work every day to advance solar energy solutions to solve the world’s energy challenges. We seek to improve the lives of people around the globe, starting with the health, safety and development of our own employees. Trina Solar is committed to building a diverse and highly-skilled workforce, investing heaving in employee development and well-being.

If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. The expected compensation range for this role is $160,000 – $190,000 base plus company bonus. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience. Additional discretionary incentive may be available. Full-time employees are eligible for PTO, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Trina Solar US (Company) is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The Company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. Trina Solar is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.