Applications Engineer II (Residential Energy Solutions)

Location: Onsite in Waukesha, WI; Sussex, WI; or South Portland, ME, USA. Travel up to 10–20% within North America on an intermittent basis is required.

Salary: $78,200–$100,000 annually for the South Portland, ME location; final compensation varies by work location, experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Variable compensation, including short-term incentives, is also available.

Company

hirify.global develops residential energy and power solutions supporting home protection, business resilience, and a more sustainable energy future.

What you will do

• Investigate technical escalations, track issues in Jira, coordinate resolutions, and document outcomes.
• Gather input from field teams, customers, and dealers and translate it into documented requirements for Engineering and Product Management.
• Lead cross-functional technical projects from scope and requirements through implementation, validation, and closure.
• Research regulatory requirements and review electrical drawings, construction plans, and installation documentation for compliant product adoption.
• Develop scalable support tools and technical guidance for sales and field teams.
• Provide subject matter expertise and review training materials, manuals, and technical content before publication.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrated technical experience.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience supporting, installing, servicing, commissioning, or troubleshooting residential and light commercial generators and power systems, including motors and controls.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, site plans, and installation documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 10–20% within North America intermittently.
• Ability to interpret assembly and wiring diagrams and flowcharts; working knowledge of electronic and power circuits.
• Familiarity with the NEC, building codes, construction standards, and UL and IEEE standards related to solar inverters.
• Ability to use general-purpose and specialized equipment, including oscilloscopes and meters; strong problem-solving, time-management, organizational, and MS Office skills.
• Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future, including OPT or H-1B transfer, cannot be considered.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering, engineering technology, or construction management discipline.
• 7+ years of experience with residential and light commercial power generation systems.
• Experience with home standby generators, automatic transfer switches, load management, generator controls, energy storage systems, solar and energy storage inverters, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with CAN bus, Modbus, TCP/IP, RS485, RS232, and similar communication protocols, including diagnosing electrical, mechanical, communications, and controls issues.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical projects, documenting requirements, translating field needs into product or process improvements, and supporting field investigations, product validations, new product introductions, and continuous improvement.
• Generator manufacturer training or certifications, or credentials such as Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, NABCEP PV Associate, NETA, NICET, OEM Generator Certification, or equivalent.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Accrued paid time off and 8 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement benefits and eligibility for variable short-term incentives.
• No third parties or agencies are being accepted for this role.