Application Engineer - UK
Sma Solar
Technical pre‑sales support and training for solar & storage solutions
21 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
4,377 Employees
Service Specialisms
Commissioning
Troubleshooting
Operation and failure analysis
Warranty & Replacement
Extended Warranty
Plant Modernization (Repowering)
Engineering Services
Grid modeling
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Solar
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
technical support
design optimization
grid connection
training delivery
content development
product certification
- Assisting the SMA Sales team with solar and storage projects in the residential, commercial and utility segments.
- Providing high-level technical support to SMA’s customers and the SMA Distribution Partners.
- Develops and implements comprehensive content plans and strategic training schedules.
- Develops training material content in line with current market requirements and technical trends.
- Coordination with SMA Product Managers and UK/IRE grid regulation bodies to ensure that all product certification requirements are provided ahead of time.
- Performing in-house and external training courses for customers and employees as well as on-site at the customer training facilities.
- Supporting the Sales team with utility-scale solar and storage project enquiries – including plant design optimization, MV requirements and grid connection requirements.
- Support sales & marketing teams in activities such as product launches, exhibitions, roadshows, product positioning, expert talks, tech-tips etc…
What you bring
electrical engineering
pre‑sales
excel
pv‑syst
flexibility
sales
- Flexibility, dynamism and ability to juggle diverse roles simultaneously is key for this exciting role.
- Fluency in English language (written and oral) is a must, German/French/Dutch is a plus.
- Has at least three years of working experience as a pre-sales engineer or equivalent role.
- Ability to manage heavy and varied workloads.
- Has an excellent working knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly PowerPoint & Excel.
- Willing to frequently travel within UK, and more occasionally in West European countries.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree or similar in Electrical Engineering with several years of work experience in an electrical technical environment.
- Ideally has in-depth knowledge of the UK electricity market and photovoltaics, battery storage systems, EV chargers and their monitoring devices.
- Has a strong sales and customer focus, good people skills and is a highly motivated self-starter.
- Experienced in configuring solar/storage plants in PV-Syst, PV*Sol, SunnyDesign etc.
- Other: benefits plan (medical insurance, pension plan, long-term disability and life insurance).
- Base Salary: depending on the qualification of the candidate.
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Company
Overview
€1.9 billion
Annual Revenue
Generated in 2023, showcasing its growth as a publicly listed SDAX company.
99.2%
Conversion Efficiency
Achieved by its Sunny Central Storage UP‑S battery inverter for grid‑scale applications.
Since 1981
Foundation Year
Pioneering inverter technology for photovoltaic systems, establishing a legacy in renewable energy.
- It transformed from a regional high‑tech start‑up into a publicly listed SDAX company.
- Its core business centers on developing inverters—from home systems to multi‑megawatt utility‑scale—and integrated energy management.
- Typical projects range from rooftop residential solar installations to large solar farms and grid‑scale battery storage plants.
- SMA also expands into hybrid inverter systems, e‑mobility charging, monitoring platforms, and digital energy offerings.
- The company owns a flagship high‑efficiency inverter factory, capable of producing thousands of units per day with its SMArtflow process.
Certified since 2018
ISO 45001 Certification
The company has been ISO 45001 certified since 2018, ensuring a safe and non-discriminatory working environment for its employees.
- SMA Employee Code of Conduct defines clear standards: act ethically, sustainably and with integrity at all times, assume corporate responsibility and treat others with respect.
- High level of commitment and willingness of employees to always learn are key factors for the success of the SMA Group.
96.5% Repair Success
Global Repair Center Efficiency
High repair-and-reuse rates achieved with a 96.5% success rate in 2024.
60% Emission Reduction
Science-Based Targets
Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by 2030, validated by the SBTi.
82% Recyclable Materials
Sustainable Inverter Design
82% of materials used in inverters are recyclable, supporting circular economy practices.
6th Most Sustainable
Corporate Knights Ranking
Ranked 6th in the 2025 Corporate Knights Global 100 Index of most sustainable companies.
- Implementing ISO 14001 environmental management and ISO 50001 energy management systems to improve environmental performance.
- Life‑cycle assessments for Sunny Highpower PEAK3 and Sunny Central UP certified by DEKRA: CO₂ payback period 1.0–1.4 years (PEAK3) and 1.2–1.6 years (Central UP), with product lifecycle approx. 20 years.
- DE&I concept built around four pillars: Create awareness; Leadership culture; Strengthening equitable processes and structures; Promotion and retention of female employees.
- Promotes awareness of diversity, equality and inclusion continuously among employees.
- Anchors DE&I in management culture to transform mindsets and create inclusive behaviour.
- Reviews recruitment and HR processes to ensure equal opportunities throughout employee lifecycle.
- Specific measures to promote and retain female talent to introduce varied perspectives.
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