Job Description
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range.
Key Responsibilities
- Gotion is seeking a motivated Solution Engineer – Battery Energy Storage Systems to join its U.S. Solution Engineering team at the Manteno, Illinois facility.
- This position will report directly to the Director of Solution Engineering and support the development of safe, reliable, technically compliant, and commercially competitive battery energy storage system solutions.
- The Solution Engineer will work closely with customers, sales, product management, manufacturing, project engineering, supply chain, and global technical teams. This role is well suited for an engineer who has a strong electrical or energy background and wants to develop expertise in utility-scale battery energy storage systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Two or more years of relevant engineering experience in battery energy storage, renewable energy, electrical power systems, power electronics, manufacturing, or related industries.
- Basic understanding of electrical systems, including transformers, switchgear, power converters, protection systems, and single-line diagrams.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prepare clear calculations, technical documents, presentations, and customer-facing materials.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with local and international teams.
- Ability to work on-site at the Manteno, Illinois facility.
- Willingness to travel up to approximately 20%, depending on project and customer needs.
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
- Previous experience with lithium-ion batteries, battery energy storage systems, solar power, wind power, microgrids, or data-center power systems.
- Familiarity with battery management systems, power conversion systems, energy management systems, and medium-voltage equipment.
- Familiarity with energy-storage and electrical standards, including: NFPA 855 UL 9540 and UL 9540A UL 1973 UL 1741 NEC IEEE 1547 IEEE 2800
- Experience with ETAP, PSCAD, PSS®E, PowerFactory, MATLAB, Python, AutoCAD, or similar engineering software.
- Experience developing Excel-based sizing or calculation tools.
- Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements and power-system studies.
- Experience working in a battery manufacturing, system integration, renewable-energy, or engineering environment.
Benefits & Perks
- Actual compensation will depend on the candidate’s education, experience, technical skills, and other job-related qualifications.
- Gotion offers a competitive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; retirement benefits; performance-based incentives; and other employee benefits, subject to the applicable benefit plans.
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