Application Guide
How to Apply for Sales Engineer (Battery Energy Storage) UK
at Trina Solar
🏢 About Trina Solar
Trina Solar is a leading global innovator in solar power solutions with a strong commitment to driving sustainable energy worldwide. As a pioneer in the industry, they offer the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge battery energy storage technology while contributing to meaningful climate solutions. Their remote EU position allows flexibility while being part of a company at the forefront of renewable energy innovation.
About This Role
This Sales Engineer role serves as the primary technical interface for battery energy storage systems, requiring deep technical expertise to develop documentation and evaluate integration contexts (electrical, mechanical, permitting). You'll work with external partners to identify optimal technical fits for Trina's battery systems while coordinating with internal teams and assisting with permitting requirements. The role is impactful because you'll directly influence how cutting-edge energy storage technology gets deployed across Europe.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves analyzing technical requirements for potential battery storage installations, developing integration assessments for customer projects, and coordinating with internal engineering teams on system specifications. You might spend time reviewing permitting documentation for UK projects, preparing technical presentations for partners, and troubleshooting integration challenges while balancing multiple customer engagements across different European markets.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Trina Solar Is Looking For
- An electrical engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience specifically with battery energy storage systems or related power systems
- Someone who has managed full project deployment cycles including permitting processes and technical drawings for energy projects
- A technical communicator who can translate complex engineering concepts for customers while maintaining precise documentation
- A proactive problem-solver experienced with analyzing integration contexts (electrical, mechanical) for energy storage installations
📝 Tips for Applying to Trina Solar
Quantify your 5+ years of experience with specific battery energy storage or electrical engineering projects - mention system capacities, integration types, and project outcomes
Highlight any experience with European permitting processes for energy storage systems, specifying countries or regulatory frameworks you've worked with
Demonstrate your technical documentation skills by including examples of technical specifications, integration assessments, or permitting packages you've developed
Show how you've balanced multiple energy storage projects simultaneously, mentioning specific coordination with internal teams and external partners
Reference Trina Solar's specific battery products (like their Elementa or other storage solutions) and how your experience aligns with their technology
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with battery energy storage system integration contexts (electrical, mechanical, permitting)', 'Examples of serving as a technical interface between customers and engineering teams in renewable energy projects', "How you've proactively identified business opportunities while managing technical requirements in previous roles", "Your understanding of Trina Solar's position in the market and why their battery storage solutions interest you specifically"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Trina Solar's specific battery storage products (Elementa and other solutions) and their technical specifications
- → Recent Trina Solar projects in Europe, particularly any UK battery storage installations or partnerships
- → European and UK-specific regulations for battery energy storage permitting and grid integration
- → Trina's position in the solar-plus-storage market compared to competitors like Tesla, LG, or BYD
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with generic electrical engineering experience without specifically highlighting battery storage or renewable energy projects
- Failing to demonstrate understanding of the permitting process for energy storage systems in European markets
- Presenting as purely technical without showing communication skills needed for customer-facing technical interface work
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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