Senior Application Engineer; U.S. Northeast

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We are seeking a Senior Application Engineer focused on String Inverters whose primary responsibility is serving as a technical product specialist for Residential, Commercial, and Small Ground Mount PV and Storage systems. This role supports customers across North America by analyzing system requirements, reviewing and proposing technical solutions, answering complex product questions, and supporting the sales organization through technical expertise. The position partners closely with internal teams and SMA headquarters in Germany and plays a key role in customer success, training, and market positioning.

Position is aligned to the U.S. Northeast region, with primary customer, partner, and sales support responsibilities focused on that geography.

• Serve as a senior technical specialist for SMA America products and solutions, including string inverters, PV systems, and storage applications
• Provide technical support to customers via phone, email, and face‑to‑face meetings, including joint customer visits when needed
• Interpret customer, utility, and interconnection requirements and recommend appropriate SMA products and system solutions
• Support customers and internal teams during the project design and technical evaluation process
• Develop, maintain, and deliver internal and external technical training materials and sessions
• Create and support technical sales materials used by the sales organization in customer engagements
• Serve as a liaison between the U.S. sales organization and SMA technical teams in Germany
• Conduct ongoing competitor and market analysis to support product positioning and technical differentiation
• Gather and prioritize customer and market requirements and provide structured feedback to product management and engineering
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market conditions, competitors, and applicable standards and regulations
• Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in technical sales, engineering, or service roles
• Experience with in renewable energy, solar PV, or energy storage environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills

• In‑depth knowledge of solar PV systems, string inverters, power electronics, and storage solutions
• Familiarity with U.S. energy standards, codes, and utility interconnection requirements
• Experience supporting customers across residential, commercial, and small ground mount applications
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and deliver clear, customer‑focused solutions
  
  Experience delivering technical training and supporting sales organizations
• German and/or Spanish language proficiency is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

• Compensation range of $115,000 to $120,000 annually plus bonus, depending on experience and qualifications
• Hybrid work model for local candidates and…