Technical Manager - Utility Scale

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 Title: Technical Manager - Utility Scale Industry: Photovoltaic, Utility Scale Solar, Solar Inverter, Energy Storage, Grid Integration, Medium Voltage Solutions Primary Location: Poland, preferred Warsaw, with regular travel across EMEA when required Employment Employment Type: Full-time Requirements How 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: • Giving you the unique opportunity to be part of a spirited and diverse team of passionate experts that work together within an exceptionally open-minded environment • Assisting you to develop, personally and professionally, and to grow internally within an international environment which leverages your abilities, skills and expertise • Providing you the unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious, energetic and rapidly growing SOLPLANET team with flat hierarchies, fast decision making and strong opportunities to successfully cultivate your long-term path within the renewable energy industry • Offering the opportunity to contribute directly to the creation and growth of a new Utility Business Unit in EMEA We look forward to hearing from you! 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