Application Engineer

Summary

Join Rondo Energy, a company dedicated to reducing global CO2 emissions, as a customer-centric Application Engineer. You will collaborate with the engineering team and external partners to develop zero-carbon heat solutions for industrial projects. This role involves leading technical discussions with customers, conducting site evaluations and techno-economic simulations, and creating customized system configurations. You will also collaborate with internal teams on product analyses and market studies, present solutions to customers, and stay updated on industry trends. The position requires a passion for sustainable energy, relevant engineering experience, and strong communication skills. Rondo offers private healthcare, life insurance, a fully remote position based in Germany, and an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

• A passion for contributing to sustainable energy transition
• An education base in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering work experience
• +5 yrs work experience in a related role
• Basic proficiency in coding (Python, Visual Basic)
• Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct toward the highest priority
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Innovative and results-oriented thinking
• Outstanding presentation and oratory skills
• Ability to connect and build trust with a wide variety of customers or potential customers
• The ability to travel occasionally as needed within Europe for customer or investor meetings

Responsibilities

• Lead and own technical discussions with customers and external partners to identify opportunities and define project requirements, driving project success
• Conduct comprehensive site evaluations, process integrations, techno-economic simulations, and feasibility studies to determine project viability and maximize customer value generation
• Develop creative solutions and strategies to generate customer value through customized system configurations, tailored to the unique needs of each client
• Collaborate closely with the Product, Engineering and Energy Markets teams to perform in-depth product analyses, market studies and technical evaluations ensuring that Rondo’s solutions are competitive and meet market demands
• Provide technical expertise and support during customer presentations and meetings, effectively communicating the benefits and value proposition of our solutions
• Stay informed on industry trends, technological innovations, and regulatory changes to keep Rondo’s offerings competitive and aligned with market needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise developing and deploying energy system dispatch and analysis tools in Python
• Experience in an Applications Engineering role
• Experience with industrial processes which use heat
• Knowledge of energy market economic principles
• Prior background working in an EPC or an engineering firm/industry

Benefits

• Private Healthcare (Alan Spain) and Life Insurance (Allianz)
• This role will be fully remote, but must be based in Germany
• The estimated annual salary range for this role is €68,500 - €100,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity