Location: REMOTE (preferably Dallas, TX)
Overview: The 2nd largest conglomerate in South Korea is a newly incorporated entity focusing on electrification and large-scale energy storage solutions (ESS). This organization is committed to advancing sustainable transportation by addressing the increasing demand for EV charging infrastructure with innovative Micro-grid solutions and in-house ownership and operation capabilities. Leveraging the extensive resources and expertise of its parent group, the company aims to transform the EV landscape and support the global shift towards cleaner, greener mobility.
Job Description:
Position: Director (or Sr. Manager), Application Engineering
Responsibilities:
- Engage with prospective customers to identify their pain points and develop proposal-grade technical designs and documents in response to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
- Prepare and deliver presentations and demonstrations for both internal and external audiences.
- Serve as the technical point of contact internally and externally, articulating how the proposed solutions can be utilized in required applications.
- Lead capital and operational cost estimating, contract structuring, use-case analysis, and financial optimization of battery energy storage systems.
- Specify appropriate system components, calculate component ratings and quantities, and create detailed bills of material for energy storage and BESS+EV charger projects.
- Adhere to procedures, tools, and best practices to support the technical pre-sales organization and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Gather and communicate regional and global industry best practices and maintain a competitive analysis for leading battery technologies and companies.
- Manage priorities effectively and adapt as the company undergoes significant growth, requiring teamwork, excellent communication, and individual contributions.
- Assist with drawings, product manuals, and data sheets as needed.
- Collaborate with key internal business unit stakeholders, including Sales, Engineering, Legal, and Project Execution, and work with various third-party consultants and firms to support projects.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an understanding of contract language.
- Bachelor's degree in Energy, Power, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of experience in grid-scale energy storage in an engineering or sales engineering role.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while also working independently.
- Fundamental knowledge of electrochemistry, mechanics, and heat transfer; experience with LFP and/or NMC batteries is highly preferred.
- Proven ability to analyze, design, and resolve complex engineering issues.
- Capability to lead and motivate a team while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel as required.
