Savvy customer oriented Engineer
As a leading provider of solar tracker solutions, Ideematec is dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology that maximizes the output of solar power plants. We are a team of talented and dedicated individuals who are committed to our mission of powering the world with sustainable energy.
Are you a driven individual with a passion for sustainability and making a positive impact on the world? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is at the forefront of the solar energy industry? If so, we invite you to join Ideematec in South Africa as:
(to be based in Cape Town)
Sales Engineer (m/f/d)
full-time, permanent employment
This position owner will work closely with the Key Account Managers, Sales and Technical Teams from the region of operation.
Besides an attractive compensation, we offer:
* Flexible work practices and fully autonomy and reliance from the first day on
* An open-minded working environment with short decision-making processes
* Sufficient on-the-job training with intensive support by experienced team members
* Dedicated time and budget to spend on your professional development due to regular participation in training courses on new products or technical innovations
* The latest devices and equipment to do your best work
* Extensive growth opportunities in an international group
You will be successful in this position if:
* You have a mechanical engineering or electrical engineering education
* Pull Out Test campaign experience and/or experience working with foundation design parameters would be advantageous
* Proficiency in CAD/.dwg as PV Case software
* You love to give your best for customers and always act target and customer oriented
* You may already have experience in the photovoltaic industry and maybe especially with single axis trackers
* You are able to implement your good technical knowledge and your analytical thinking for the customer in an understandable and attractive way
* You love to work independently and in an organized way
* You are a team player who lives an open and appreciative communication internally and externally
* You are thirsty for knowledge and like to keep yourself informed about the latest developments and industry trends
* Own strong coordination skills as well as very good time-management
* Are an outstanding team player with excellent interpersonal, intercultural skills and “can do” attitude
* Periodic international travel will be necessary
Sounds like you?
Great, we would love to hear from you! Please send us the following:
* Your CV in English highlighting your most relevant experience as well as certificates
* A write-up (cover letter) explaining who you are and why you would like to join us
* Your desired salary and your earliest possible start date
What you will do in this position:
* You are the technical link between customers and sales
* You establish a personal relationship with potential new and existing customers and other contacts through a continuous and professional appearance
* You gain customer acceptance and convince with demonstrations of cost reductions and operational improvements
* You answer customer questions and provide technical information on products, services or equipment
* You are a key support to the key account managers when talking to customers.
* Your primary focus is responding to and processing requests for proposals (RFI, RFQ, RFP)
* You will prepare 2d Layouts and 3D “lite” in PV Case
* You will identify improvements by analyzing the cost-benefit of equipment, consumables, or service applications in the customer environment and developing and proposing changes to equipment, processes, or use of materials or services
* Creating technical reports for sales is also part of your daily tasks.