Senior Product Manager (m/f/d) - Energy Storage and Inverter Solutions

Our belief:

• At SOLPLANET, we are driven by a simple idea: solar for everybody
• We strive to create the best possible experience for distributors, installers and end users
• That´s why our solar inverters, energy storage systems and EV chargers are easy-to-install, reliable and user friendly

Who We Are:

• Private equity-backed AISWEI is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions - providing the world with solar inverters, batteries, EV chargers, heat pumps, and energy management solutions
• AISWEI has more than 15 years of expertise in R&D and manufacturing, with a strong technology heritage from both Germany and China
• With 32 GW of annual production volumes (2024), AISWEI is one of the largest manufacturers of solar string inverters world-wide
• AISWEI is operating under its own brand in China and its SOLPLANET brand internationally, and is trusted by leading global brands as an ODM service provider
• Our team passionately believe that that we are all fellow citizens of one planet, and we are truly honored about deploying our solutions to local societies worldwide – every day

How you´ll help us:

As a Senior Product Manager (m/f/d) you will:

• Act as the product management representative for overseas markets throughout the development of new inverter and battery products  

• Provide market-driven technical input during product definition, architecture discussions and design reviews  

• Evaluate new product concepts and challenge technical solutions from a customer and application perspective  

• Identify product risks, missing functionality and market gaps early in the process  

• Support HQ Product Management in prioritising customer requirements and balancing technical trade-offs  
• Act as the primary interface between overseas customers and HQ Product Management for technically demanding applications  

• Support key customer meetings – often involving C&I and utility-scale opportunities  

• Translate customer requirements into clear and actionable product recommendations  
• Lead the creation of Market Requirement Documents (MRDs) for new products and major product enhancements  

• Work closely with HQ during development to clarify application requirements and validate proposed solutions  

• Contribute to technical reviews, feature prioritisation and product roadmap planning  

• Support technical decision making by combining market insight with practical product knowledge  
• Monitor market trends and upcoming regulatory developments affecting our products  

• Ensure overseas regulatory requirements are considered during product development  

• Collaborate with certification specialists and external laboratories during product validation  
• Support and coordinate product validation activities through the Test Center Cologne  

• Define market-specific validation scenarios and application testing  

• Review firmware and hardware performance from a customer perspective  

• Ensure products are ready for successful market introduction – hands-on 
• Support the complete lifecycle of inverter and battery products from product definition to phase-out 

• Contribute to portfolio strategy based on market developments and competitive analysis  

• Support product launches and technical marketing activities  

• Deliver technical product training for Sales and Technical Support teams  

• Assist Sales with technically complex customer opportunities  

• Contribute to business cases for new products and product investments  
• Build strong working relationships with Product Management, R&D, Certification, Quality and Technical Support  

• Collaborate closely with HQ teams in Shanghai, Suzhou and Xi'an 

• Foster effective communication between international markets and headquarters  

• Support continuous improvement of product management processes within the overseas organisation  

Your background and skills:

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Application Engineering, Technical Product Management or similar positions  

• Strong experience with photovoltaic inverters, hybrid inverters and battery energy storage systems  

• Experience supporting technically demanding customers within residential, commercial or utility markets  

• Experience working closely with hardware and firmware development teams  

• Experience working in international organisations with global development teams is highly desirable  
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a comparable technical discipline  
• Good understanding of power electronics, inverter topology, battery systems and overall energy system architecture without being a hardware design expert  

• Ability to discuss technical concepts confidently with R&D and engineering teams  

• Strong understanding of international market requirements and customer applications  

• Experience translating customer needs into structured product requirements  

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills  

• High degree of ownership and ability to work independently – also for hands-on topics 
• Understanding of international grid codes and product certification processes  

• Experience with energy management systems or smart energy ecosystems  
• Fluent English (written and spoken)  

• German is an advantage  

• Chinese is beneficial but not required 

Your attributes:

• Self-motivated and performance driven
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Can-do attitude and hands-on mindset
• Proactive, dynamic, solution and customer oriented

We will help you by:

• Giving you the unique opportunity to be part of a spirited and diverse team of passionate experts that work together within an exceptionally open-minded environment
• Assisting you in to develop, personally and professionally, to grow internally within an international environment which leverages your abilities, skills and expertise
• Providing you the unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious, energetic and rapidly growing Solplanet team with flat hierarchies, fast decision making and strong opportunities to successfully cultivate your long-term path within the renewable energy industry

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