Application Engineer

Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems is a world-leading technology company and provider of innovative industrial and off-road energy storage solutions, with 30+ years of experience. We specialize in the development and production of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for industrial mobility, leisure mobility, and ESS applications. These products are manufactured and assembled in Sunlight’s state-of-the-art facilities in Greece, Italy, Germany, Israel, and USA, and distributed to more than 115 countries.

Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 3,100+ people we employ across the organization.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Application Engineer for our R&D center in Xanthi, Greece. The role aims in sustaining and supporting existing and/or delivering new lithium battery solutions that meet customer requirements and Sunlight’s high-quality standards. The incumbent will have to manage internal & external stakeholders and communicate effectively issues and risks in a timely manner. This is a global role in a very demanding manufacturing environment which will open numerous career opportunities to advance further in the battery manufacturing industry, the fastest growing industry in Europe and globally, currently & for the years to come.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Develops test and validation plans for battery systems functional verification
• Creates documentation (Testing process, test result analysis, operation flow-chart, manuals)
• System Qualification and Verification: product safety and manufacturability
• Development, prototype assembly, implement and test of functional units and prototypes
• Documentation & dissemination of findings either internally or externally
• Collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines as well as production and quality depts as required

• Good knowledge of hardware and software architectures of Li-ion battery systems
• Good knowledge of measurement & control technology / system level modelling (Matlab/Simulink or similar). Hands-on experience in Power Electronics is an asset
• Knowledge in digital/analog design and communications (e.g. CAN - BUS, embedded systems)
• Bachelor's in electrical engineering or relevant science; MSc is a plus
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Greek