Manager, Application Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at

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Summary

The Applications Engineering team at SENS creates world-class customer and revenue impact by bringing technologies, solutions, and systems to existing and emerging markets. Our Applications Engineering Manager will lead this team to develop customer trust and provide critical revenue impact.

This leader will evaluate, redesign, and optimize our application engineering, quoting, and technical sales processes to improve speed, quality, and customer experience. They will work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, operations, and product management to remove bottlenecks, standardize best practices, implement scalable tools, and build a high-performing team capable of delivering technical solutions with exceptional responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of application engineers that delivers technical solutions supporting the successful deployment, adoption, and expansion of SENS' products and systems within customer environments.
• Own and continuously improve the end-to-end customer quoting and application engineering workflow.
• Identify bottlenecks and lead initiatives that reduce quote cycle time while maintaining technical accuracy.
• Develop standardized processes, templates, and engineering tools that improve consistency and scalability.
• Drive SENS technologies and solutions forward by leveraging a thorough understanding of technologies and markets to steer future solutions that meet market needs for years to come.
• Champion lean, continuous improvement, and automation initiatives across the department.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of relevant or related experience with 1+ year of managing a team.
• Proven experience improving operational processes, reducing cycle times, and driving organizational efficiency.
• Candidates must have demonstrated experience working in a sales organization in a customer-facing capacity.
• At least 1 year of experience managing a team.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed for client meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mission critical energy storage systems, power conversion technologies, low voltage AC and DC power distribution, batteries, and technical leadership.
• Technical degree.

Location: Longmont, CO

Base Compensation: Compensation for this role includes base pay plus variable pay (commission) for a total on-target earnings (OTE). OTE is calculated as the annual base salary plus the projected annual commission at 100% quota attainment. The base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000 with the opportunity to earn variable commission at 100% quota attainment with an on-target earnings (OTE) range of $165,000 - $200,000.

Closing Date: 10/9. While we expect to keep the position open through this date, the posting may be extended or closed early based on applicant volume and hiring needs.

Onsite Perks

• Free gym with 24/7 access
• Free Electric Vehicle charging
• Breakfast and Lunch Café
• After hours Grab & Go snacks
• Basketball court
• Walking paths

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee referral program

At SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: “Innovative”, “Respectful”, “Inviting”, “Flexible”, “Collaborative”, and “Growth Driven”. Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward-thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We hope you're interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every qualification listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.