James Miller
Field Application Engineer | Challenging Legacy Power Systems | Turning Energy Reliability into a Competitive Advantage | Army Veteran
- Role
- Field Application Engineer at Merlin Solar Technologies
- Location
- Beaumont, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Miller
Senior logistics and operations leader with over 20 years of experience across defense, sustainment, maintenance readiness, and large-scale program execution. Proven ability to lead complex, mission-critical operations, optimize readiness, and align operational performance with strategic objectives in highly regulated environments.Expertise includes sustainment and maintenance readiness, supply chain and distribution operations, program and performance management, and cross-functional leadership. Known for driving process improvements that increase operational efficiency, reduce risk, and improve asset utilization across large, distributed teams and multimillion-dollar fleets.Background spans senior military leadership and executive-level operations management, with a leadership style grounded in accountability, mentorship, and disciplined execution. Effective at translating strategic intent into measurable results while developing high-performing teams capable of sustaining long-term operational excellence.
Experience
Field Application Engineer
Feb 2026 — Present · US
Serve as customer-facing technical lead, supporting adoption of advanced vehicular and mobile energy solutions • Own technical and operational customer relationships, translating requirements into tailored solutions • Provide hands-on expertise in onboard solar, shore power charging, gensets, and alternators • Lead customer pilot programs including installation support, commissioning, data analysis, and performance validation • Deliver data-driven insights to support purchasing decisions and accelerate sales cycles • Rapidly troubleshoot system-level issues in fast-paced, ambiguous environments • Train fleet maintenance teams and third-party installers; develop and refine installation protocols and documentation • Act as the voice of the customer to engineering and product teams to drive continuous improvement • Coordinate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, operations, and fulfillment to ensure flawless execution
Education
Excelsior University
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business and Management, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Savannah Technical College
Associate's degree, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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