Solplanet
Technical Manager - Utility Scale
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Our belief:• At SOLPLANET, we are driven by a simple idea: solar for everybody • We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers and partners by delivering reliable, easy-to-use and bankable renewable energy solutions • •That is why our solar inverters, energy storage systems, EV chargers and utility-scale solutions are designed to be efficient, reliable and user friendly Who We Are:• Private equity-backed AISWEI is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions - providing the world with solar inverters, batteries, EV chargers, heat pumps, and energy management solutions • AISWEI has more than 15 years of expertise in R&D and manufacturing, with a strong technology heritage from both Germany and China • With 32 GW of annual production volumes (2024), AISWEI is one of the largest manufacturers of solar string inverters world-wide • AISWEI is operating under its own brand in China and its SOLPLANET brand internationally, and is trusted by leading global brands as an ODM service provider • To support the next stage of growth, SOLPLANET is establishing a dedicated Utility Business Unit for EMEA, focused on utility-scale PV projects, MV solutions, grid integration, certifications and strategic customer development • Our team passionately believe that we are all fellow citizens of one planet, and we are truly honored about deploying our solutions to local societies worldwide - every day RequirementsHow you´ll help us:As a Technical Manager - Utility Scale, you will • Provide technical leadership for utility-scale PV projects across EMEA • Support customers, EPCs, Developers, IPPs and internal sales teams with grid code, inverter application, MV station and system integration expertise • Act as the main technical interface between EMEA utility customers and HQ R&D, Product Management, Quality and Certification teams • Review customer technical requirements, tender specifications, grid connection requirements and compliance obligations • Support technical validation of utility-scale opportunities before proposal submission and order confirmation • Coordinate technical documentation, certificates, test reports, declarations and compliance evidence required for customer approval and grid connection • Support certification and whitelisting activities in priority European markets, including requirements mapping and technical gap analysis • Provide technical training to customers, partners, sales teams, service teams and internal stakeholders • Support commissioning preparation, technical troubleshooting, issue escalation and root cause analysis for utility-scale projects • Work closely with the Application/Proposal Engineer on system configuration, product selection, design assumptions and technical clarifications • Provide technical feedback to HQ to improve product performance, documentation, firmware, monitoring tools and future product roadmap • Support creation of technical sales tools, application notes, design guidelines and product training materials • Represent SOLPLANET in technical meetings, audits, customer workshops and industry discussions Your background and skills:• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems or a related technical field • 5+ years of experience in renewable energy, preferably utility-scale PV, solar inverter application, grid integration or power systems engineering • Strong understanding of utility-scale PV plant architecture, inverter technology, MV systems, transformers, communication systems and monitoring platforms • Experience with European grid codes, NC RfG, country-specific requirements and utility approval processes • Knowledge of certification and compliance processes such as CE, VDE, PTPiREE, grid code certificates and related technical documentation is an advantage • Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, grid connection conditions, single-line diagrams and tender documentation • Experience in customer-facing technical support, training, commissioning support or application engineering • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex technical discussions under time pressure • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Fluent English; Polish, German or another European language is an advantage • Willingness to travel for customer meetings, audits, project reviews and site support when required Your attributes:• Self-motivated and performance driven • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Can-do attitude and hands-on mindset • Proactive, dynamic, solution and customer oriented • Structured, reliable and able to operate in an international environment • High ownership, accountability and willingness to build new business structures Benefits What we offer: • An International Team Environment: Join a talented group of marketers from diverse cultural backgrounds who collaborate closely with true team spirit.