What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Engineer - US/Durham position at Kempower?
We at Kempower Empower the EV Evolution and create a Cleaner and more silent environment for us all. We inspire our audiences to join the electric movement. Want to plug in and be the change?
Whether it's our perspective, the way we work together or the impact on the climate - we make it positive. We are people with a can-do attitude. We help each other and voice our opinions, independent of our job descriptions or titles. We come from over 40 nationalities all over the world and keep on looking for other continents as we go.
The EV market is constantly evolving, and so are we. We are searching for learners, doers and problem solvers from many different backgrounds.
We love learning, taking care of each other, and having fun with each other.
The future is electric – get ready to join the current! This is just the beginning.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Solutions Engineer, you will be:
We believe in integrity. This means open doors and honest conversations, career development, and taking ownership of your work, no matter the title. At Kempower we grow together. And as we grow, we change, and so we find ways to make sure our job descriptions align with our interests and needs. So it's not just the product we're developing, but our people.
We support your well-being by offering comprehensive benefits including zero cost options for medical, dental, and vision, competitive 401(k), and performance bonuses!
Get to know us better at Kempower Careers!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLUG IN AND BE THE CHANGE?
Does this sound like something for you? Want to join us in powering planet cool? We can't wait to hear from you!
Location: USA/North Carolina/Durham (RTP)
Kempower is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, or any other status protected by laws and regulations. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, and we encourage applicants of all ages.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, and you need assistance to apply, please contact our Kempower HR team at RecruitingNA@Kempower.com. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.
Whether it's our perspective, the way we work together or the impact on the climate - we make it positive. We are people with a can-do attitude. We help each other and voice our opinions, independent of our job descriptions or titles. We come from over 40 nationalities all over the world and keep on looking for other continents as we go.
The EV market is constantly evolving, and so are we. We are searching for learners, doers and problem solvers from many different backgrounds.
We love learning, taking care of each other, and having fun with each other.
The future is electric – get ready to join the current! This is just the beginning.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Solutions Engineer, you will be:
- Technical Expert: Act as the primary technical point of contact for EV charging inquiries, ensuring customers choose the right Kempower hardware for their specific infrastructure.
- Proposal Lead: Drive technical responses for RFIs and RFPs, providing detailed, solutions-based documentation that proves our technology’s value.
- Customer Education: Deeply understand our product line to educate customers on features, benefits, and installation best practices to maximize their uptime.
- Field Liaison: Collaborate with local and global Sales, Engineering and Product Management teams to maintain up-to-date technical guides and share critical field feedback.
- Engineering Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 3 years in electrical infrastructure or deployment.
- Diagram Fluency: Proficient at interpreting electrical site plans and single-line diagrams (SLDs) to advise on charger placement and connection.
- Code & Standards Expertise: Strong working knowledge of electrical codes (NEC, IEC) and EV-specific standards like CCS, NACS, and OCPP.
- Technical Communication: The ability to translate complex charger specs into clear, customer-friendly solutions without losing technical accuracy.
- Global Ready: A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- Bonus Points For:
- Direct experience in the EV, Automotive, or BESS/Microgrid industries.
- Familiarity with emerging standards like MCS or power systems modeling.
We believe in integrity. This means open doors and honest conversations, career development, and taking ownership of your work, no matter the title. At Kempower we grow together. And as we grow, we change, and so we find ways to make sure our job descriptions align with our interests and needs. So it's not just the product we're developing, but our people.
We support your well-being by offering comprehensive benefits including zero cost options for medical, dental, and vision, competitive 401(k), and performance bonuses!
Get to know us better at Kempower Careers!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLUG IN AND BE THE CHANGE?
Does this sound like something for you? Want to join us in powering planet cool? We can't wait to hear from you!
Location: USA/North Carolina/Durham (RTP)
Kempower is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, or any other status protected by laws and regulations. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, and we encourage applicants of all ages.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, and you need assistance to apply, please contact our Kempower HR team at RecruitingNA@Kempower.com. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.