Technical Sales Engineer Solar PV – Mounting Systems


Job Location:

Stuttgart - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 1 hour ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job brief

Company Overview: Our client is a globally recognized leader and premier manufacturer of solar mounting and racking solutions known for driving clean energy infrastructure across utility-scale and large commercial and industrial sectors.

  • The Opportunity: As they continue to expand their European footprint our client is seeking a commercial-minded Technical Sales Engineer (m/f/d) based in Germany.

  • The Role: In this pivotal role the successful candidate will act as the technical backbone of our clients European business development team. Working hand-in-hand with the regional BD Manager you will lead the technical consulting phase translate complex client requirements into optimized structural solutions and directly accelerate order conversions for high-profile projects across Europe.
  • Responsibilities

    • Technical Consultation and Pre-Sales Support: Partner closely with the BD Manager to provide top-tier technical consultations product presentations and solutions to EPCs IPPs and project developers across Europe.
    • Solution Design Coordination: Assess project-specific conditions (geotechnical wind/snow loads roof types) prepare initial standard structural proposals and coordinate with the global engineering team for complex customized designs.
    • Bridge between Europe and HQ: Act as the critical interface between European clients and internal R&D/technical teams ensuring seamless communication of local compliance requirements engineering standards and technical feedback.
    • Commercial Project Evaluation: Evaluate the technical feasibility and commercial viability of inbound project leads judging the priority of client demands to help the team prioritize resource allocation.
    • On-site Coordination and Support: Provide localized technical coordination during project execution assisting with site questions troubleshooting and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure high-quality delivery.
    • Market Intelligence: Maintain deep insight into European market trends competitor movements and local regulatory updates (e.g. Eurocodes) submitting structured weekly project and market reports.

    Requirements

    • Education: Bachelors degree or above in Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil/Structural Engineering Renewable Energy or a related discipline.
    • Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in technical sales pre-sales engineering or technical project management within the European solar (PV) energy storage (ESS) or renewable energy sector. Experience with solar mounting structures is a strong plus.
    • Market and Customer Knowledge: Solid understanding of the European PV project lifecycle and familiarity with regional EPC IPP and developer networks.
    • Language Skills: Native or business-fluent German (essential for technical client interaction) and fluent English (for international corporate communication).
    • Technical and Soft Skills: Strong structural/technical comprehension (ability to interpret layouts CAD drawings and basic statics concepts); exceptional cross-cultural communication negotiation and resource-coordination skills.
    • Work Style: Self-motivated with a high degree of result-orientation; comfortable with a remote/home-office setup and international cross-border collaboration.
    • Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the European region for client visits project site assessments and industry events.
    Job brief Company Overview: Our client is a globally recognized leader and premier manufacturer of solar mounting and racking solutions known for driving clean energy infrastructure across utility-scale and large commercial and industrial sectors.The Opportunity: As they continue to expand their Eur...