Sr. Application Engineer, AI Data Center BESS

HiTHIUM Energy Storage is leading the energy storage sector and redefining it as demand for AI infrastructure grows. They are seeking a seasoned Application Engineer with expertise in battery energy storage systems and AI data center power infrastructure to develop customer relationships and support sales efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical authority for HiTHIUM's BESS solutions within the AI data center segment, demonstrating deep knowledge of system architecture, integration requirements, and best practices for high-density, mission-critical power environments
• Lead technical discussions around how battery systems, inverters, and power conversion equipment interact within a data center power chain, guiding customers toward optimized energy storage and backup power solutions for AI workloads
• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with data center developers, hyperscalers, colocation providers, and facility engineers. Own the technical relationship from initial engagement through post-deployment, ensuring a consistently outstanding customer experience
• Deliver compelling product demonstrations, presentations, and workshops to technical and executive audiences, clearly articulating the performance, reliability, and business value of HiTHIUM's solutions in AI data center environments
• Lead the design of customized energy storage solutions in collaboration with customers and internal engineering teams, addressing the specific power, redundancy, runtime, and footprint demands of large-scale AI infrastructure
• Take an active leadership role in preparing proposals, technical documents, and quotations. Drive technical strategy in sales meetings and serve as the go-to resource for complex customer questions and competitive differentiation
• Maintain a sharp pulse on AI infrastructure growth trends, evolving data center power requirements, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies, proactively sharing insights with sales and product leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in application engineering, technical sales, or field engineering within the energy storage, power electronics, or data center infrastructure space
• Deep knowledge of battery chemistry, BMS, inverter systems, and balance-of-plant components
• Strong understanding of data center power architecture including UPS systems, backup power, and critical power distribution is required
• Advanced understanding of inverter applications and their integration with energy storage systems in high-availability, mission-critical environments
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex technical concepts to both engineering teams and C-suite stakeholders
• A proven track record of building and maintaining long-term customer relationships and delivering outstanding technical customer experiences at a senior level
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate complex customer challenges and develop creative, practical solutions independently
• Experienced working cross-functionally across sales, engineering, product, and executive teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment