Senior Technical Sales Engineer – eBOS

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Hiring Remotely in Fremont, CA, USA
In-Office or Remote
155K-165K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Lead technical pre-sales, deployment readiness, and lifecycle support for eBOS solutions across pre-installation, installation, commissioning, and operations. Interface with customers, Sales, Engineering, Product, Manufacturing, and Field Operations to ensure successful deployments, resolve technical issues, monitor field performance, drive reliability improvements, and translate customer feedback into product enhancements. Develop installation standards, documentation, training, and report KPIs using Salesforce and analytics tools.
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Job Description:

Lead the technical strategy, sales support, deployment readiness, and lifecycle management of Electrical Balance of System (eBOS) solutions across pre-installation, installation, commissioning, and operational phases. Serve as the primary interface between customers, Sales, Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Field Operations to ensure successful deployment, performance optimization, and continuous improvement of eBOS products and deployed systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical pre-sales activities for eBOS solutions, providing application engineering support, technical guidance, and customer-facing expertise throughout project development and bidding phases.

  • Partner with EPCs, developers, owners, and operators to define requirements and deliver optimized eBOS solutions that improve constructability, performance, and lifecycle value.

  • Drive deployment readiness by collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing on product launches, field validation, installation planning, and commissioning strategies.

  • Manage customer engagements through installation, commissioning, and operational phases, ensuring successful deployments and timely resolution of technical issues.

  • Collaborate on deployed systems engineering activities, including field performance monitoring, reliability analysis, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and corrective action management.

  • Translate field data and Voice-of-Customer feedback into product improvements, design enhancements, and future roadmap priorities.

  • Develop and maintain installation standards, technical documentation, training programs, and best practices to support consistent deployment quality and operational excellence.

  • Track and report key performance metrics related to deployment quality, reliability, customer satisfaction, and field issue resolution while utilizing Salesforce and business analytics tools to drive visibility and decision-making.

Technical Knowledge

  • Utility-scale solar project engineering, eBOS systems, commissioning, or field operations.

  • Technical sales, applications engineering, or customer-facing engineering leadership.

  • Product deployment, reliability engineering, and field performance analysis.

  • Cross-functional leadership across Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Operations.

  • Experience supporting projects through the full lifecycle from pre-installation planning through deployment and long-term operational support.

What We’re Looking For 

Experience 

  • 8+ years of experience in utility-scale solar energy, technical sales engineering, applications engineering, system design or construction  

  • Extensive experience supporting competitive U.S. sales processes. 

  • Demonstrated involvement in Independent Engineer (IE) reviews and lender technical diligence. 

  • Proven track record influencing technical decisions in large-scale project environments. 

Skills 

  • High-level communication skills with the ability to translate technical detail into clear commercial value. 

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookup functions, scenario modeling). 

  • Experience using CRM tools such as Salesforce or equivalent. 

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent opportunities. 

  • Customer-focused, detail-oriented, and composed under pressure. 

  • Prior engagement with EPCs, developers, IPPs, and Independent Engineers within the U.S. market. 

Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $155,000 - $165,000.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are Nextpower

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience in utility-scale solar energy, technical sales engineering, applications engineering, system design or construction
  • Extensive experience supporting competitive U.S. sales processes
  • Demonstrated involvement in Independent Engineer (IE) reviews and lender technical diligence
  • Proven track record influencing technical decisions in large-scale project environments
  • Utility-scale solar project engineering, eBOS systems, commissioning, or field operations experience
  • Technical sales, applications engineering, or customer-facing engineering leadership experience
  • Experience with product deployment, reliability engineering, and field performance analysis
  • Cross-functional leadership experience across Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Operations
  • Experience supporting projects through the full lifecycle from pre-installation planning through deployment and long-term operational support
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookup functions, scenario modeling)
  • Experience using CRM tools such as Salesforce or equivalent
  • High-level communication skills; ability to translate technical detail into commercial value
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent opportunities
  • Customer-focused, detail-oriented, and composed under pressure
  • Prior engagement with EPCs, developers, IPPs, and Independent Engineers within the U.S. market

Nextracker Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nextracker and has not been reviewed or approved by Nextracker.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is offered. The company stood up its own plan in 2023 alongside additional welfare benefits in early 2024.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness offerings include yoga and meditation classes, onsite chair massages and bicycles, commuter/rideshare support, and EV charging at some locations. These extras supplement the core medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and family medical leave are included alongside PTO and paid holidays. This complements the broader U.S. benefits menu.

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The Company
HQ: Fremont, CA
1,107 Employees

What We Do

Since day one, Nextracker’s mission has been to transition the world to affordable, renewable power, by developing the highest-performing and resilient solar tracking technologies and software in the market for our customers. From sustainable tracker solutions that conform to uneven terrain and withstand extreme weather, Nextracker systems have resilience built in. Nextracker leads the solar industry with solar tracker technologies that optimize and increase energy production while reducing costs for significant plant ROI

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