Application Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Application Engineer, where you will be the key technical resource for customers in the Large Motors and Generators division. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with internal departments and external clients, providing tailored solutions and technical support for a wide range of industrial applications. You'll leverage your engineering expertise and customer service skills to contribute to innovative projects that drive efficiency and reliability in critical operations. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years experience with AC Induction motors or generators.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and solutions to customers regarding ABB products.
• Design motors based on customer requirements and ensure cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Technical Analysis

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

4-year degree in STEM or Business

Tools

PC Software for Motor Design

Job description

Application Engineer

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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. This 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:

1. 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.
2. Perform technical tasks to design a motor in accordance with the customer requirements, ensuring that the solution is the most cost effective.
3. 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.
4. Proactively engages in initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the LSU and to increase customer satisfaction.

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. We look forward to receiving your application.

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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.