Website:
hei-solartech.in
Job details:
Lighting Designer/ Sales Support – Smart Solar Products & Visual Communication (m/f/d)
Welcome to the future of solar innovation, welcome to HEI!
hei is an international greentech company, founded in Vienna, Austria, in 2001. We specialize in designing and manufacturing next-generation solar masts, autonomous outdoor lighting systems, photovoltaic modules, and smart IoT-enabled urban infrastructure. With installations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the U.S., HEI is known for combining aesthetics, advanced engineering, and sustainability.
HEI Technology India Pvt. Ltd., located at ASPIRE – IIT Bombay Research Park, is the Indian R&D and innovation subsidiary of HEI Technology International GmbH (Austria). To expand our design and product development capabilities, we are looking for a:
Lighting Designer/ Sales Support – Outdoor Solar Light Poles (m/f/d)
to join our Indian innovation centre as soon as possible.
As a Lighting Design Engineer – Sales & Project Support at HEI Technology India Pvt. Ltd., you will play a key role in lighting design, technical solution development, and techno-commercial support across HEI’s portfolio of solar-powered outdoor lighting and smart infrastructure products. Your work will span from pre-sales technical evaluation and lighting simulations through project execution support, ensuring optimal system performance, compliance with lighting standards, and alignment with customer and project requirements.
You will collaborate closely with sales, engineering, electronics, optics, project management, and manufacturing teams, as well as with international counterparts at HEI Technology International GmbH, to translate project requirements, site conditions, and technical specifications into reliable lighting designs, technical documentation, and techno-commercial solution inputs suitable for global markets.
The role will also support the sales teams based in Vienna and designated regional sales teams (including but not limited to KSA, UAE, and other assigned markets) by providing structured technical and techno-commercial solution support aligned with project requirements and commercial positioning.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Lighting Design & Technical Solution Development
· Develop lighting designs, calculations, and photometric simulations using industry-standard tools.
· Prepare lighting layouts, technical drawings, and project-specific design documentation based on customer and site inputs.
· Support system sizing, product configuration selection, and technical feasibility validation.
· Conduct technical and techno-commercial benchmarking of third-party luminaires and lighting components available in the global market to support product selection, product portfolio development, and solution optimisation.
Sales Engineering & Techno-Commercial Support
· Support preparation of technical and techno-commercial offers in coordination with HEI sales teams in Vienna and relevant regions like KSA, UAE, and other assigned markets.
· Support project cost calculations, including COGS estimations, based on configuration, component selection, logistics, and manufacturing inputs.
· Support techno-commercial comparisons of solar versus grid-based lighting solutions, including CAPEX, OPEX, and lifecycle cost considerations.
· Provide technical inputs for tenders, customer proposals, and technical-commercial documentation.
· Support technical discussions with consultants, project partners, and customers where required in coordination with sales teams.
· Support preparation of technical specifications and solution documentation for consultants and end clients.
Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
· Work closely with sales and product management teams at HEI Technology International GmbH to ensure alignment of technical solutions, cost structures, and product positioning.
· Coordinate with internal engineering and product teams to ensure technical compatibility and correct product selection.
Project Execution & Technical Lifecycle Support
· Support project execution by providing technical clarifications, documentation updates, and solution adjustments during project lifecycle.
· Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and field performance evaluation related to lighting and system behaviour.
Documentation, Knowledge & Continuous Development
· Support development of technical datasheets, application notes, and technical marketing documentation.
· Maintain structured documentation, version control, and design data management.
· Stay updated with lighting standards, solar lighting technologies, smart infrastructure trends, and relevant industry developments.
This role forms part of HEI India’s growing technical and solution support organisation and is expected to contribute to the evolution of India as a technical applications, solution engineering, and project support hub supporting HEI’s global business operations.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Full-time, permanent role with high creative autonomy.
- Work closely with international teams and global product leadership.
- Opportunity to shape HEI’s next-generation solar and sustainability product portfolio.
- Exposure to leading research and innovation through our presence at IIT Bombay Research Park.
- Attractive, performance-based compensation aligned with experience.
- A modern, collaborative work environment focused on innovation and impact.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please send a single PDF including your:
- CV
- Portfolio of your best work
- Short covering note about your motivation for joining HEI
Email your application to: office@hei-solartech.in
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (online or in person), followed by a second round for deeper evaluation. Selected candidates will receive an offer promptly afterward.
We look forward to welcoming a designer who shares our passion for innovation, aesthetics, and sustainable technology.
HEI Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
(A Subsidiary of HEI Technology International GmbH, Vienna – Austria)
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