About Socomec Inc. Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance. Socomec NAM (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) is an emerging business line, comprised of modular systems for on-grid and off-grid applications.
About this role The incumbent will prepare professional commercial proposals for a broad range of ESS customers. This role will lead discussions with customers to understand their specific applications and needs. The incumbent will act as a technical expert in ESS and participate in customer presentations, to help educate customers about our products and solutions. Working in a matrixed environment, with many stakeholders, on multiple projects, the incumbent will be part of a high-performance global team.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Work with sales and engineering teams to create competitive ESS proposals. Analyze customer needs and prepare standard or custom proposals. Apply product costing and ensure compliance in proposal development. Provide technical support on ESS applications to customers and teams. Improve proposal processes and ESS configurator. Coordinate with Manufacturing for timely product delivery. Support sales with technical contract negotiations and pricing strategies. Train new team members and contribute to marketing and sales tools. Manage sales pipeline through Salesforce and provide monthly updates. Collaborate with R&D to develop customer-focused ESS solutions. Promote a positive, innovative work environment aligned with company value
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills: Bachelor’s in Engineering (Electrical preferred) 7+ years in the power industry, with energy storage experience 3+ years in technical commercial proposals Strong sales, communication, and technical writing skills Experience with CRM (Salesforce) and marketing Problem-solving, proactive, goal-oriented, and accountable Leadership, collaboration, and project management skills Proficient in MS Office, Google tools, and computer literacy Valid driver’s license, authorized to work in Canada, and passport for international travel
Working Conditions This role is located in an office environment, with regular visits to the manufacturing environment Must be available for possible business travel to locations in Canada, USA and Europe. Must possess and maintain a valid passport for international travel.
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this job, please upload your résumé and apply through LinkedIn.
Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance. Socomec NAM (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) is an emerging business line, comprised of modular bidirectional batteries systems for supporting on-grid services and power back-up.
About this role We are seeking a highly skilled Test Engineer to join our Energy Storage Solutions Team based in Brampton, ON, Canada. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in electronics power conversion (including Li-Ion batteries) and experience with power generation and power distribution. The primary responsibilities will include testing, validating and qualifying Batteries Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to ensure they meet industry standards and performance specifications. This role will also provide training to test and field service technicians as required.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Test Planning and Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for BESS (50 kVA ó 1,500 kVA / 2 hours ó 4+ hours), including functional, performance, safety, EMC and reliability testing. Contribute to validate and challenge the test plans with National Recognized Testing Laboratories if applicable. Evaluate, if applicable and time saving, alternative testing solution like Hardware In the Loop (HIL) and Software In The Loop (SIL). Build the scheduling and identify the needed resources. Ensure tests cover all necessary specifications and standards.
Tests bay set-up: Coordinate the systems, testing equipment (load banks / source simulators) and measurements devices installation on the tests bay. Ensure the setting of all the systems controllers (PMS, PCS and BMS) and measurement devices. Verify the calibration of measurements devices.
Functional Testing: Ensure that the BESS functions correctly according to its design specifications. This involves testing various operational modes such as Grid Tied mode and Grid Islanded mode in association with other generators (PV / Genset) and loads (resistive, inductive and capacitive).
Performance Testing: Conduct performance tests to validate the efficiency, energy capacity, energy quality response times and operational stability. This includes testing under various conditions such as different P/Q set-points, capacity scenario, load scenarios, temperature variations, and voltage/frequency disturbances.
Compliance Testing: Verify that the system complies with safety standards and regulations, including electrical safety, fire safety, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. Ensure BESS comply with relevant industry standards, including: IEEE 1547 / UL1741 / CA Rule 21 / UL 3141 / UL 9540 / NFPA 855, 68, 69 & 72 / IFC & BFC / FCC Part 15 / IEEE 2030.5 Document and report compliance test results.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigate and troubleshoot any issues encountered during testing. Identify root causes and work with design and engineering teams to develop and implement effective solutions.
Documentation: Prepare detailed test reports, including means, tools, methodologies, results, and any identified issues or deviations. Gather documents (Tests report / certificates / MSD / …) of purchased subassemblies like the batteries. Provide clear and concise documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in BESS technology and testing methodologies. Implement best practices to enhance testing processes and improve product quality.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, design, engineering, certification and quality assurance, to ensure thorough testing validation, qualification and certification of BESS.
Support: Communicate with marketing, projects management and services team to provide required test reports. Provide input for projects management and services team support, including resolving technical issues and offering guidance on product use.
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance/certification of power conversion products, lithium-ion batteries and management systems (EMS / PMS / Microgrid controllers). Experience with EMI troubleshooting. Proven experience in testing and validating power electronics, particularly BESS. Strong understanding of industry standards and compliance requirements for BESS. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues effectively. Strong documentation and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to travel to international destinations and maintain a valid passport for international travel. Knowledge and skills nice to have: Automation / Programmable Logic Computer. Communication protocols: MODBUS / CAN BUS / SUNSPEC. Gensets and solar PV management. Power metering. HIL & SIL
Working Conditions: This role is located in an office environment, with regular visits to the manufacturing environment Availablity for possible business travel to locations in Canada, USA and Europe.
Compensation: Position is salaried SOCOMEC offers an interesting, innovative work environment, competitive salaries and a competitive benefits package.
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this job, please upload your résumé and apply through LinkedIn.
Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Powersmiths/Socomec: Powersmiths is a member of the Socomec SAS corporate family of companies, a global organization with nearly a century of success in providing innovative solutions within the energy industry. Powersmiths provides integrated energy and environmental solutions, and with Socomec SAS, integrated products for energy storage and critical power. Our products are designed for a wide range of applications in the building renewal market space, data centers, power distribution, power management and critical power markets. Powersmiths’ team of highly skilled professionals has been serving the market for over 20 years. Our customers are located across the USA and Canada. As an independent manufacturer, with 12 international manufacturing sites, Socomec is known for its innovative, high-quality products. We have grown to a global team of over 4,500 employees. Socomec is comprised of 30 subsidiary companies worldwide, with a strong and growing presence in North America.
Job Summary: The Technical Product Marketing Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies, while providing technical support, that effectively communicates the technical aspects and benefits of our products to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role requires a deep understanding of the product's technical features, required technical sales support, market trends, and customer needs to create compelling marketing materials and campaigns.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Pre Sales Support: Provide Technical product support (STS, PDU, UPS and RPPs) Coordinate quote and pricing activity Manage Submittal and CDE requests Work as a liaison between sales people, engineering and operations Create operating instructions and manuals for installation and customer use and other technical documentation. Coordinate, perform and manage factory witness tests with customers.
Sales Enablement - To empower the sales team with the tools and resources they need to close deals effectively. Create and update sales decks, product briefs, and objection-handling guides. Organize and facilitate product training sessions for the sales team. Collect feedback from sales on product positioning and improve materials accordingly.
Market Research & Competitive Analysis - To provide insights into the market landscape and help inform product positioning. Conduct research on market trends, competitors, and customer preferences. Analyze competitor products and create comparison reports. Identify opportunities for differentiation based on research findings.
Product Positioning & Messaging - To ensure clear, consistent, and compelling communication of product value. Assist in developing positioning statements and messaging frameworks. Create product-specific content, including value propositions and benefit-driven messaging. Ensure messaging consistency across marketing channels.
Content Creation & Collateral Development - To support marketing and sales teams with high-quality content that drives engagement and conversions. Develops marketing materials related to the power conversion product offerings (UPS, STS and PDU’s) in North America, in collaboration with the corporate product marketing department and business development team. rate with the content marketing team to produce blogs, emails, and social media posts. Maintain and update a repository of product collateral for internal and external use.
Go-to-Market (GTM) Support - To assist in the successful launch of new products or features. Support the planning and execution of product launches. Coordinate with cross-functional teams (product, marketing, and sales) to ensure launch readiness. Track and report launch outcomes based on pre-defined KPIs.
Campaign Execution & Demand Generation - To drive awareness and demand for the product through targeted campaigns. Assist in the development and execution of product-specific marketing campaigns. Collaborate with the digital marketing team to optimize campaigns for better performance. Monitor campaign results and provide recommendations for improvement.
Customer Engagement & Feedback - To improve product adoption and customer satisfaction through continuous engagement. Gather and analyze customer feedback to identify product improvements. Support customer success teams by providing product-related resources and content. Help manage customer reference programs and testimonials. Travel to visit key customers for market intelligence and customer support.
Performance Tracking & Reporting - To measure the impact of product marketing initiatives and improve future strategies. Track key performance indicators (KPIs), such as product adoption, campaign engagement, and sales enablement effectiveness. Prepare regular reports on product marketing activities and outcomes. Use data insights to refine product positioning and GTM strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - To ensure alignment between product, marketing, and sales teams. Act as a liaison between product management, sales, and marketing teams. Participate in regular cross-functional meetings to stay updated on product developments. Share product updates and insights with relevant stakeholders. Adherence to all company policies, including health and safety regulations.
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Solid work experience. 3-5 years of experience in technical sales support and marketing of electrical and/or power conversion products. Strong English language verbal and written communication skills. Strong marketing skills including experience in preparing marketing collaterals and professional presentations. Digital marketing knowledge and experience. Strong technical writing skills; able to clearly convey concepts in writing and prepare concise technical documentation/manuals for power conversion products. Familiar with ERP systems and other sales tools such as Salesforce. Thrives in a fast-paced innovative environment where several interdependent technologies and products are being developed simultaneously. Demonstrates initiative and a passion for achieving results. Resourceful, innovative and energetic. Strong collaboration and teamwork skills. Strong project management and organizational skills. Must be legally authorized to work in US/Canada. Ability to travel to international destinations; must possess and maintain a valid passport for international travel.
Working Conditions: This role is located in an office environment with occasional need to visit the manufacturing environment. Must be available for possible occasional business travel to international locations (e.g. USA, France).
Compensation: Powersmiths/Socomec provides competitive compensation and a group benefit package
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this job, please upload your résumé and apply through LinkedIn.
Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
