Field Application Engineer – BESS

About the role

The Field Application Engineer (FAE) will provide on‑site and remote technical support for utility‑scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the Middle East region. The role focuses on commissioning, grid connection, performance testing, troubleshooting and after‑sales support.

Key responsibilities

• Support commissioning, grid‑connection, performance testing, troubleshooting and operation of BESS equipment including battery systems, PCS, BMS and EMS.
• Lead or support on‑site electrical commissioning and system integration during grid‑connection activities.
• Diagnose complex field issues and coordinate with R&D, Engineering and Quality teams for root‑cause analysis and resolution.
• Assist customers, local service partners and internal service teams to maintain system availability and performance.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning procedures, test reports, troubleshooting guides, O&M documentation and technical SOPs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in commissioning, grid‑connection or performance‑testing of large‑scale BESS, solar or other renewable projects.
• Strong understanding of BESS architecture and BMS protection/control logic.
• Fluent in English; additional regional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively or be based in the region.

Required skills

• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) knowledge
• Power Conversion System (PCS) commissioning
• Battery Management System (BMS) protection and control
• Energy Management System (EMS) integration
• Grid‑connection processes and electrical commissioning