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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