Title:  Head of Application Engineering

Location: 

Kassel Hybrid, DE

Company:  SMA Altenso GmbH
Job Type:  Full time - permanent

POWER FOR ENERGY- SMA Altenso GmbH is a 100% subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG. SMA itself is a leading global specialist in photovoltaic system technology and together we are shaping the energy world of tomorrow.

We see ourselves as an international specialist for system integration in the areas of battery storage, hydrogen and PV hybrid/offgrid. As a young, diverse and dynamic company with about 70 employees from over 20 nationalities we aim to implement innovative projects as our contribution to the energy transition. Our company is located in Niestetal near Kassel, where hybrid working is a lived practice.

For more information click here: https://www.sma-altenso.com/

The Application Engineering team reviews customer enquiries, advises them on technical feasibility and design optimisation, and is the customer's technical contact during the sales phase until the contract is signed. In the role of Head of Application Engineering, you report directly to the Technical Managing Director.

 

Your contribution to the "big picture"

 

  • In your new role, you will lead the team of international application development specialists covering topics such as batteries, Power2Gas (hydrogen), photovoltaics and off-grid/hybrid systems, both disciplinarily and professionally
  • You support the sales department with technical support and independently take on the role of technical contact person including all related activities
  • You are also responsible for managing internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers, including representing SMA Altenso
  • You continuously develop our business processes and find solutions with regard to quality and costs in the portfolio
  • You take over the negotiation of technical topics with customers as well as with sub-suppliers in the project.

 

Your skills are needed

 

  • Degree in engineering with more than 5 years of professional experience in the field of battery storage, hydrogen, or photovoltaics
  • Experienced leader and passionate about people management, deep technical understanding, and affinity for customers
  • Experience with creating successful bids for utility-scale power plants for renewable energy or storage applications and a foundation of business acumen
  • Networking in the market and derivation of development trends as well as in-depth knowledge of storage systems, battery technologies, photovoltaics and/or Power2Gas systems
  • Very good German and English skills and a general willingness to travel

 

That sounds interesting to you? Under the following links you can learn more about some of our projects

  • Project BigBattery Lausitz (Schwarze Pumpe)
  • Project St. Eustatius: 100 Percent Caribbean Solar Power
  • Project “The Brando”

 

As part of the SMA Group, we offer you many corporate benefits and at the same time the dynamic and agility of a young and very committed team. Become part of our success story and grow with us. We look forward to receiving your application!

 

Your contact is Christiana Herdes | SMA Altenso GmbH  | Telephone: +49 561 9522-0

 

∗ SMA Altenso is committed to diversity and equal opportunity - unattached of gender, age, origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

POWER FOR ENERGY- SMA Altenso GmbH is a 100% subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG. SMA itself is a leading global specialist in photovoltaic system technology and together we are shaping the energy world of tomorrow.

We see ourselves as an international specialist for system integration in the areas of battery storage, hydrogen and PV hybrid/offgrid. As a young, diverse and dynamic company with about 60 employees from 16 nationalities we aim to implement innovative projects as our contribution to the energy transition. Our company is located in Niestetal near Kassel, where hybrid working is a lived practice.

For more information click here: https://www.sma-altenso.com/