Job description
GOLDBECK SOLAR is a leading provider of turnkey solar systems on commercial roofs and open spaces. With our dedicated team, we develop, plan, build, support and finance photovoltaic systems in Germany, Europe and worldwide - tailor-made with a system.
This is what you can expect
In this newly established, business-critical role, you will become the core technical and engineering backbone of our global Category Management team. Your primary focus will be the technical evaluation, qualification, and strategic sourcing of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
You will work at the crucial intersection between international Tier-1 equipment manufacturers (e.g., cell, container, and inverter suppliers) and internal regional engineering and sales departments. Your mission is to bridge the gap between engineering and procurement, translating complex technical project requirements into optimized commercial configurations and standardized procurement frameworks to safeguard our rapidly growing European utility-scale pipeline.
Your Responsibilities
- Review and technically evaluate large-scale battery storage solutions (BESS) from top global suppliers like Sungrow, CATL etc.
- Manage the technical aspects of tender processes, compare different supplier offers, and help make clear buying decisions.
- Analyze technical requests from clients and match them with the best and most cost-effective battery setups.
- Work closely with internal engineering teams to optimize designs, cut unnecessary costs, and prevent over-engineering.
- Create and maintain internal tools and templates, such as battery degradation models, to speed up the pre-sales process.
- Align directly with battery manufacturers on technical details, boundaries, and communication protocols before contracts are signed.
- Help procurement managers write the technical parts of contracts, focusing on performance guarantees, efficiency, and battery lifecycles.
- Spot technical risks in the supply chain and help grade supplier performance.
What we are looking for
- A university degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a similar technical field
- Several years of professional experience in engineering or technical sourcing, ideally working with large-scale battery storage, substations, or high-voltage projects
- A solid understanding of battery technologies, grid connections, and single-line diagrams
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex technical data into easy-to-use Excel tools
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the drive to build new frameworks and processes from scratch
- Confident communication skills to manage technical discussions with global suppliers and explain technical terms to commercial managers
- Fluency in English and German is required
Benefits
- Annual increase in remuneration in line with the average inflation rate
- Flexibility in the number of vacation days
- Possibility of mobile work
- Childcare allowance of up to €600 per child of toddler age
- Subsidy of 15% to the company pension scheme
- Capital-forming benefits of around €300 per year
- Job bike after the probationary period
- In-house canteen
- On-site gym
- Very good connections to public transport and the A5 motorway
- An open, trusting and professional cooperation with a focus on success and enjoyment of daily work
- Working with a highly trained international team in a dynamic, international market
- The best conditions for independent work as well as exciting and challenging topics
- Helping to shape the global energy transition
Your contact person for questions
Patricia Bous Talent Acquisition Partner
- 49 6201 7103-350
Typical pay for similar roles
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About this role
About GOLDBECK SOLAR Group
Company Overview
GOLDBECK SOLAR Group, a subsidiary of the Goldbeck Group
HeadquartersHirschberg an der Bergstraße, Germany
Founded2001
SizeApproximately 550 employees and a revenue of 218.8 million euros in 2023 (source: goldbecksolar.com).
What They Do
Goldbeck Solar focuses exclusively on solar photovoltaic technology, providing turnkey, large-scale systems for open spaces, industrial, and commercial rooftops. The company is not involved in wind energy, storage solutions, or hydrogen, but offers integration solutions for photovoltaics (source: wikipedia.org). Their services encompass the entire value chain: project development for landowners and developers, engineering/procurement/construction (EPC), operations and maintenance (O&M) services for yield optimization, asset management for risk reduction, and financing through Goldbeck Solar Investment (source: goldbecksolar.com). Their products include proprietary substructures such as the Sunovation and Sunolition systems, designed for flat roofs and open spaces, emphasizing the quality of "Made in Germany" (source: goldbecksolar.com).
Projects & Track Record
Goldbeck Solar has completed remarkable projects, including early open space installations in Spain in 2008, with a cumulative installed capacity of 200 MWp in North America by 2022 and an additional 200 MWp planned for 2023 (source: wikipedia.org). The company holds an O&M portfolio of 1.5 GWp and has constructed a total of 2.5 GWp across 20 countries (source: goldbecksolar.com). Key customers include industrial companies, municipalities, and landowners, with partnerships established with Fraunhofer ITWM for software solutions and with Ensinger/BASF for mounting systems (source: goldbecksolar.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Goldbeck Solar reported a revenue of 218.8 million euros and 150 employees in 2023, with an increase to 365 employees by April 2023 (source: goldbecksolar.com). The company was awarded the title of TOP Employer 2022 in the energy sector, highlighting the team's commitment (source: goldbecksolar.com). There have been no major acquisitions or mergers since independence in 2018, instead, there has been steady organic growth with an O&M portfolio of 1.5 GWp by 2023 (source: growjo.com).
Working There
Goldbeck Solar offers positions in project development, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), O&M/Asset Management, sales, finance/accounting, and HR, with international job opportunities (source: goldbecksolar.com). Recruitment takes place both at the headquarters in Hirschberg an der Bergstraße and at subsidiaries in North America, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, and Mexico (source: growjo.com). The company culture is characterized by a family-run structure under founder Joachim Goldbeck and a strong focus on team enthusiasm for solar energy (source: goldbecksolar.com).
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