Application Engineer - Solar & Energy Storage Systems

Growatt USA, Inc.
Riverside County, CA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$70,000.0 - $110,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Chinese
Job source

Tech stack

Systems Integration Break Fix

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer to support the integration, testing, and technical deployment of our inverter, BESS, and EV charging systems across the U.S. market. This is a hands-on role combining pre-sales support, field service, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D and quality teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate system integration for inverters, energy storage systems (BESS/PCS), EV chargers, and related products in both lab and field environments
  • Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support to customers, field technicians, distributors, and installers - including via phone, chat, email, and on-site visits
  • Conduct site inspections, hands-on troubleshooting, and system commissioning
  • Analyze fault data and availability statistics from deployed units to identify failure trends early and initiate corrective actions
  • Collaborate with service, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and product teams to resolve technical issues efficiently
  • Support R&D and quality teams with initial handling and repair analysis of defective returned units based on field data
  • Track issues and drive process improvements in partnership with R&D; contribute to product support documentation
  • Conduct lab and field testing for product upgrades and retrofits; validate technical documentation against real-world engineering requirements
  • Deliver product training to distributors, installers, and key accounts
  • Manage system integration projects and conduct competitive product testing and benchmarking
  • Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

Do you have experience in Wiring and circuitry work?, This role requires direct experience with solar inverters, BESS, or PCS systems. Applications without relevant industry background will not be considered., * Bachelor’s degree or above in an engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering preferred)

  • 3+ years of experience in the renewable energy industry
  • Experience in project or product management
  • Hands-on experience with PV and ESS systems in field environments
  • Practical skills in electrical wiring, construction, and product assembly
  • Willingness to travel, including short-notice trips
  • Strong customer-facing communication skills
  • Self-driven with solid organizational and time management abilities
  • Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a strong plus, * energy storage or renewable energy : 3 years (Required)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Please briefly describe your experience with solar inverters, BESS, or energy storage systems. Include the company name, your role, and duration.

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