Staff Hardware Applications Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Represent deployment, construction, and service needs within the product design team, translating field feedback into clear design requirements
• Guide the BESS technical roadmap by identifying and prioritizing design changes that reduce installed cost, install time, and service burden
• Drive new product and design improvements in partnership with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers
• Develop and execute test plans with test engineering to validate the installability and serviceability of products
• Develop installation and service procedures, tooling, and equipment in partnership with EPC and service teams
• Support field deployments and service events on-site to diagnose issues, gather data, and close the loop on design gaps
• Advise cross-functional stakeholders on system-level technical tradeoffs affecting deployment and serviceability

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in industrial battery storage or solar installation, design, or deployment
• Deep system-level understanding of BESS or PV systems, including DC and AC electrical architecture and applicable codes (e.g. NEC)
• Experience as a licensed or journeyman electrician is a plus
• Mechanical design experience (e.g. CAD) is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including to active construction sites