Applications Engineer

Summary

Join our team as an Applications Engineer – Electrical & Switchgear in a newly created remote position. You will provide applications engineering support to sales and engineering teams, focusing on three-phase power, automation, and communication within low and medium voltage switchgear. This role involves pre-order engineering support, collaboration with design and production teams, input on new product development, technical input on customer plans, and building a library of standard design details. You will also provide technical training. The company offers a competitive compensation package with fully-paid company benefits and significant growth opportunities.

Requirements

• A BSEE or equivalent and a minimum 3 years of experience working in a design, applications or field service role with a focus on POWER PRODUCTS. This must include a solid grasp of three-phase electric power concepts including distribution systems, control and protection strategies and rotating machines
• Solid understanding of communications hardware, topologies and protocols with emphasis on Ethernet networking, Modbus and IEC 61850
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code and UL / IEEE standards for various types of electrical equipment (UL 891, 1558, 508A; IEEE C37.20, etc.)
• Must be a team player with strong verbal/written communication skills and self-motivated with an ability to work independently without supervision

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-order engineering support and assist with high-level design challenges. This may include generating preliminary drawings, communications diagrams, sequences of operation and bills of materials
• Provide technical support to the design engineering team and collaborate with mechanical design and production teams to identify novel solutions for unique applications
• Provide input to the development team on potential new products or changes to existing products
• Provide technical/engineering input on customer plans, specifications and scope of work for new and prospective equipment orders before hand-off to the design engineering team. Ensure the product offering fits the application and the information supplied is complete
• Assist with building a library of standard design details, tools and CAD resources for repeatable applications
• Provide technical training on company products and applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, EasyPower, SEL QuickSet and Architect, Simulink, SPICE
• Switchgear design experience
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings
• PLC and HMI application programming experience
• Power study and protection coordination experience
• Python programming experience

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with fully-paid company benefits for employees