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The Technical Solutions Manager – Inverter Technology is part of the e-STORAGE engineering team responsible for developing and managing utility-scale battery energy storage solutions worldwide. This role specializes in inverter technologies — both central and string — and their integration within BESS platforms.
This role leads technical due diligence of third-party and in-house inverters, guides internal product development, and ensures compliance with certification and grid requirements
Work closely with engineering, business development, and execution teams to refine the product vision, lead internal technical resources, and drive development of internal tools that strengthen performance validation and enhance overall solution competitiveness

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field; a postgraduate degree (M.Sc./Ph.D.) in engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in inverter technology, power electronics, or energy storage product development, with hands-on exposure to utility-scale BESS projects and applications.
• Strong understanding of inverter technology (both central and string), power electronics, and their integration with battery systems.
• Solid knowledge of power systems engineering, grid compliance, and interconnection requirements.
• Familiarity with control systems and product validation processes.
• Proficiency in applying relevant codes and standards (NFPA, UL, IEEE, IEC, etc.), with proven ability to track emerging standards and assess their impact on products and solutions.
• Ability to quickly absorb detailed product information and effectively communicate technical aspects to diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of financial product calculations, including cost structure, pricing definition, analysis, and recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate convincingly with customers, independent engineers, certification bodies, and industry groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively across time zones, cultures, and functions (engineering, BD, supply chain, execution).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical resources, drive alignment across teams, and influence product and solution strategy.
• Experience working in international organizations across multiple time zones, with strong preference for prior collaboration with teams in China.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred but not required.
• Flexibility to travel, including international travel as required (up to 15%) for vendor assessments, integration testing, and industry events.