Technical Support Specialist (m/w/d)
sonnen
Company Overview
Sonnen GmbH, a subsidiary of Shell
Wildpoldsried, Bavaria, Germany
2010
Over 700 employees worldwide (as of 2020) (source: wikipedia.org). Revenue data is not publicly available as the company is private.
What They Do
Sonnen GmbH is a leading company in the field of intelligent lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) home storage systems that are safe and sustainable. The products are designed to store excess energy from photovoltaic systems and promote energy independence for users. Key products include the modular sonnenBatterie, available in various sizes, as well as solutions like sonnenCommunity, which allows users to share renewable energy (source: sonnengroup.com). Sonnen has evolved from a battery manufacturer to an energy provider and operates one of the largest virtual power plants in the world, based on home storage systems.
Projects & Track Record
Notable projects by Sonnen include the sonnenCommunity, which connected over 50,000 households by 2020, enabling them to share renewable energy in a decentralized manner. By 2020, over 90,000 sonnenBatterien had been installed worldwide, allowing households to act as "small power plants" (source: sonnengroup.com). The production facilities in San Jose, California, and Atlanta, Georgia, support the U.S. markets and research and development. Sonnen has also partnered with companies like ES Solar and Haas Home Technologies to offer integrated solar battery solutions.
Recent Developments
In the past two years, there have been no major announcements or acquisitions; however, the acquisition by Shell in 2019 was confirmed in July 2023 (source: kfw.de). Sonnen continues to have over 90,000 installations and offers a standard 10-year warranty on its products. The ten-year anniversary celebration in 2020 highlighted the company's achievements, including connecting over 50,000 households and reaching a workforce of 700.
Working There
Sonnen offers a variety of roles in engineering, manufacturing, sales, and energy supply. The workforce has grown from 200 to over 700, indicating increasing demand in technical and expansion-oriented departments (source: wikipedia.org). The company culture fosters innovation and a decentralized team that operates in the rural environment of Bavaria while also acting globally. The headquarters is located in Wildpoldsried, where the core production of 1,000 units per month takes place.
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Job Description
At sonnen, we're driven by a clear goal: creating a future powered by clean, affordable energy for everyone. That's why we make our customers independent - not only from fossil fuels, but also from rising electricity costs.
The key to this independence is our intelligent, all-in-one energy system. It combines solar panels, battery storage, energy tariffs, and wallboxes - all developed and manufactured in Germany.
As the first and only provider in Germany, we also connect thousands of home batteries into one shared network: the sonnenVPP, our industry-leading virtual power plant.
In short: every day, we're working to shape the energy future. And we'd be thrilled to have you join us!
To strengthen our international customer service team, we're looking for a Technical Support Specialist (m/w/d) in the greater Hasselt (Limburg) area, who will focus on supporting our Premium Partners in Belgium and the Netherlands.
What you'll do to help drive the energy transition
- Provide expert technical support to our international partners - with a strong focus on Belgium and the Netherlands - via phone, chat, and email.
- Handle and document all partner inquiries related to our battery storage systems and chargers using Salesforce.
- Diagnose technical issues remotely, plan on-site service assignments, and coordinate fault clearance and maintenance activities.
- Ensure high partner satisfaction through efficient, cost-effective, and solution-oriented case handling.
- Deliver technical trainings and guidance to sonnen partners, helping them provide the best possible service to end customers.
- Monitor local regulatory developments to ensure product compliance, and communicate relevant updates or improvement needs to the team lead.
- Meet regularly with our Premium Partners in Belgium and the Netherlands to strengthen cooperation and discuss service-related topics on-site.
What you'll need on that journey
- A completed technical apprenticeship or degree (e.g., electrical engineering, energy systems, or a related field).
- At least 1 year of experience in technical customer support - ideally within the solar or energy storage industry.
- A structured and analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills - empathetic, professional, and confident when guiding partners through technical challenges.
- Fluency in Flemish and English (spoken and written); additional languages such as French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, or German are a plus.
- Solid IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems (preferably Salesforce).
- A strong customer and service orientation combined with a collaborative, team-driven attitude.
What you can expect at sonnen:
- An atmosphere of openness, tolerance and mutual respect, where innovation is expected and encouraged.
- 30-32 days annual vacation with increasing team membership.
- Leasing of company (e-)bikes with up to 40% discount.
- Flexible working hours and option working mobile.
- Use of sports memberships (EGYM Wellpass, only €29.75/month) and discounts for other services and products.
- Employee discount on our electricity tariff.
- Regular team and company events.
- We love dogs! You too? Feel free to bring your fellow friend to our offices.
You feel we are a match? Apply now and help us to shape the energy transition together. We look forward to welcoming you to #teamsonnen!
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December 9, 2025
Full Time
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December 30, 2025
Flexible
- Hasselt, Belgium
At least 1 year in technical customer support
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