Solutions Engineer BESS (m/f/d)

In this newly established, business-critical role, you will become the core technical and engineering backbone of our global Category Management team. Your primary focus will be the technical evaluation, qualification, and strategic sourcing of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will work at the crucial intersection between international Tier-1 equipment manufacturers (e.g., cell, container, and inverter suppliers) and internal regional engineering and sales departments. Your mission is to bridge the gap between engineering and procurement, translating complex technical project requirements into optimized commercial configurations and common procedures frameworks to promote our growing European utility scale pipeline.

Your Responsibilities: Review and evaluation large-scale battery storage solutions (BESS) from top global suppliers like Sungrow, CATL etc Manage the technical aspects of tender processes, compare different supplier offers, and help clear buying decisions Analyze technical requests from clients and match them with the best and most cost-effective battery setups. Work close with internal engineering teams to optimize designs, cut elimination costs, and prevent over-engineering Create and maintain internal tools and templates, search as battery degradation models, to speed up the pre-sales process Align directly with battery manufacturers on technical details, boundaries, and communication protocols before contracts are signed Help procurement managers write the technical parts of contracts, focusing on performance guarantees, efficiency, and battery lifecycles Spot technical risks in the supply chain and help grade supplier performance

A university degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a similar technical field Several years of professional experience in engineering or technical sourcing, ideally working with large-scale battery storage, substations, or high-voltage projects A solid understanding of battery technologies, grid, and single-line diagrams Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex technical data into easy-to-use Excel tools A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the drive to build new frameworks and processes from scratch Confident communication skills to manage technical discussions with global suppliers and explain terms technical to commercial managers Fluency in English and German is required

Annual increase in compensation in line with the average inflation rate Flexibility in the number of vacation days Possibility of mobile work Childcare allowance of up to €600 per child of toddler age Subsidy of 15% to the company pension scheme Capital-forming benefits of around €300 per year Job bike after the probationary period In-house canteen On-site gym Very good connections to public transport and the A5 motorway An open, trusting and professional cooperation with a focus on success and enjoyment of daily work Working with a highly trained international team in a dynamic, international market The best conditions for independent work as well as exciting and challenging topics Helping shape the global energy transition