Solution Architect ESS

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Become a Solution Architect ESS at Alfen and help shape the energy transition! Connect customers with our energy storage solutions, support the sales process from proposal to execution, and contribute to optimizing internal processes. Help drive the growth of Alfen ESS across Europe.

What will you do?

As Solution Architect ESS, you are the technical linchpin in the commercial process. You analyze customer requests, assess proposals both technically and commercially, and develop innovative ESS solutions that align with customer needs and Alfen's strategic goals. You work closely with multidisciplinary teams (sales, engineering, project management, and product development) and act as a technical expert during the tender process. You combine technical knowledge with commercial insight and actively contribute to product innovation, standardization, and process optimization. You are also the point of contact for your market segments and represent Alfen at (international) events.

Responsibilities

• Technically and commercially assess incoming requests for proposals and translate customer needs into concrete solutions.
• Quantify and compare alternative solutions, explaining technical choices and their commercial impact.
• Ensure the feasibility of cross-domain solutions in terms of technology, operations, and maintenance.
• Develop an effective bid strategy in close collaboration with the bid core team and other departments.
• Act as a technical expert during tenders and contribute to the development and writing of winning proposals.
• Deliver technical input for proposals and tenders on time.
• Support the sales process during customer meetings, bid clarifications, and internal/external project discussions.
• Ensure smooth project handover upon award, enabling efficient execution.
• Proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities early on, and initiate actions to mitigate them.
• Contribute to process improvement, standardization, and product innovation within Alfen ESS.
• Represent Alfen at trade fairs and events to share and follow the latest developments.

What do we ask of you?

You are customer focused, technically skilled, and able to organize processes efficiently. You easily switch between internal departments and external stakeholders and have a keen eye for quality and detail. Additionally, you have:

• A completed bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in Technical Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience with Energy Storage Systems (ESS) or related technologies.
• Experience in designing and assessing complex, multidisciplinary technical solutions and aligning commercial interests with technical feasibility.
• A proactive, customer oriented attitude and the drive to bring projects to a successful outcome.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written) in Dutch and English, preferably also in German and/or French.
• Experience with MS Office.

What do we offer?

• A competitive salary with conditions according to the Metalektro CAO.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home.
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days per year, with the option to sell 10 vacation days.
• A company phone and laptop.
• Free and unlimited access to our online learning platform.
• Engaged colleagues and fun activities organized by our staff associations AlFun and Young Alfen.
• Free sports activities via Alfen to stay physically and mentally fit, including participation in sports events.
• Pension scheme via PME Pension Fund, with Alfen covering more than half of the premium.

Where will you work?

You'll join our business line for energy storage (ESS), where we develop advanced systems for large scale applications. Alfen is a leading player in the energy transition and is growing rapidly both nationally and internationally. Within ESS, you'll work closely with sales, engineering, production, and service, and play a key role in delivering successful customer solutions.

Interested?

Apply via the "apply now" button on our website.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the vacancy closes once a suitable candidate is found. A reference check, screening, and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) may be part of the selection process.

Equal opportunities: The company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.