SMA Solar Technology AG

ENERGY THAT CHANGES: Innovative and sustainable key technologies are prerequisites for renewable energy supply. More than 3,000 employees from 18 countries work to ensure that SMA is actively helping to promote the production and development of PV system technology worldwide. Would you like to play a part in shaping the energy supply of the future? Welcome to SMA. be energy. Your energy can thrive with us. Respond to changes in an active, bold and targeted way. be flexible. Conditions can change, so our work schedule models offer you a solution. be family. A sense of community and camaraderie is important to us. We offer work-life-balance. A position has become available within our sales and service sector for an individual with strong technical knowledge in the field of electrical engineering. They will provide support and advice to customers by assisting them in their plant design and supporting the SMA Sales team in the sales process with product and technical expertise. The Application Engineer will also be responsible for delivering a range of product and technology trainings, internally and externally. Key responsibilities Providing high-level technical support to SMA's customers and the SMA Distribution Partners. Assisting the SMA Sales team with solar and storage projects in the residential, commercial and utility segments. Supporting the Sales team with utility scale solar and storage project enquiries - including plant design optimization, MV requirements and grid connection requirements. Coordination with SMA Product Managers and UK/IRE grid regulation bodies to ensure that all product certification requirements are provided ahead of time. Support sales & marketing teams in activities such as product launches, exhibitions, roadshows, product positioning, expert talks, tech tips etc. Performing in house and external training courses for customers and employees as well as on site at the customer training facilities. Develops training material content in line with current market requirements and technical trends. Develops and implements comprehensive content plans and strategic training schedules. Qualifications & Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree or similar in Electrical Engineering with several years of work experience in an electrical technical environment. Has at least three years of working experience as a pre sales engineer or equivalent role. Ideally has in depth knowledge of the UK electricity market and photovoltaics, battery storage systems, EV chargers and their monitoring devices. Experienced in configuring solar/storage plants in PV Syst, PV Sol, SunnyDesign etc. Has an excellent working knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly PowerPoint & Excel. Has a strong sales and customer focus, good people skills and is a highly motivated self starter. Fluency in English language (written and oral) is a must, German/French/Dutch is a plus. Willing to frequently travel within UK, and more occasionally in West European countries. Ability to manage heavy and varied workloads. Flexibility, dynamism and ability to juggle diverse roles simultaneously is key for this exciting role. Training Milton Keynes office Reporting line Reporting line information not specified. Job type Full time, Permanent Compensation Base Salary: depending on the qualification of the candidate. Other: benefits plan (medical insurance, pension plan, long term disability and life insurance). Application & Contact We look forward to receiving your application. Your contact is Steve Oliver, HR Business Partner. SMA is committed to diversity and equal opportunity - unattached of gender, age, origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation.