Application Engineer

ABB Schweiz AG; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an Application Engineer to support the Large Motors and Generators division in Houston. This role involves processing customer inquiries and designing motor solutions while working cross-functionally with various teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Join ABB to contribute to impactful solutions in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience involving AC Induction motors, generators or industrial products.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Experience supporting technical industrial or drives sales teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process customer inquiries, orders, and requests for proposals.
• Design motors using PC software based on customer requirements.
• Provide technical advice and solutions to customers.

Skills

Technical advice

Motor design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Application Engineer

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This is a position with grade

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This position reports to

Sales Support Manager

Your role and responsibilities

The Application Engineer is the first point of contact for the local sales organization for Large Motors and Generators (LMG) products within the Motion Business (MOLM-US).In accordance with company policies and procedures, the Application Engineer processes customer inquiries, orders, and requests for proposals (RFP). The Application Engineer prepares a motor design by using PC software and product technical knowledge. You will work cross functionally with engineering, sales, production, marketing, customer service internal functions and external end users and customers.The work model for the role is: Remote. #LI-RemoteThis role is contributing to the Motion Large Motors division in Houston, TX. Main stakeholders are Internal Departments and External Customers.You will be mainly accountable for:• Offering technical advice and solutions on inquiries from customers/channels/Sales Specialists about ABB products/systems/applications, orders quotes and proposals that fit customer needs.• Perform technical tasks to design a motor in accordance with the customer requirements, ensuring that the solution is the most cost effective.• Act as a technical resource in person or over the phone to customer for addressing, interpreting and resolving of technical inquiries and problems related to assigned product lines or/and regions.• Proactively engages in initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the LSU and to increase customer satisfaction.Our team dynamics:You will join a high performing, talented team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a 4-year degree in a STEM, Business related field.
• 2+ years’ experience involving AC Induction motors, generators or industrial products.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from, and effectively present information to customers, vendors, management and other employees of the organization.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting technical industrial or drives sales teams.

More about us

The Large Motors and Generators Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. The Division’s induction, synchronous and special design motors and synchronous generators power critical applications across industry, infrastructure and marine transportation. Combining the best available materials with superior technology, the large motors and generators are designed to operate efficiently and reliably, even for challenging processes or applications and to have low life cycle costs.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $65,100 and $120,900 annually.myBenefitsABB.com