Application Engineer

Legrand, North & Central America; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand North and Central America is seeking an Applications Engineer II to support Starline busduct applications from Canonsburg, PA, with remote work and travel to customers about a quarter of the time. You will develop design layouts, draft offers, and provide technical and commercial support throughout the sales cycle.

The role requires collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, reliable solutions, with opportunities to grow expertise in power

Qualifications

• Design system layouts for busduct systems based on site surveys, customer drawings, project tenders, and field input.
• Draft technical offers and maintain documentation for catalog sheets, FAQs, and installation instructions.
• Travel up to 25% primarily within North America to support customers and installations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-level expertise in product knowledge and application.
• Design layouts using AutoCAD for busduct systems.
• Provide technical and commercial support to sales and customers onsite or remotely.
• Draft technical offers and verify requirements based on customer needs and layouts.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to refine technical solutions.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Busduct systems

Technical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)

3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Applications Engineer II to join the Starline Team reporting into Canonsburg, PA but working from home with approximately 25 percent travel to customers.

The Applications Engineer II provides engineering expertise, project management, and commercial support for the application of Starline high-amperage busduct products across customer projects. This role is responsible for drafting product offers, resolving technical issues, and supporting customer satisfaction throughout the sales cycle. The engineer works closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to develop technical solutions and build product knowledge.

Essential Functions

• Maintain high-level expertise in product knowledge and application.
• Design system layouts for busduct systems based on site surveys, customer drawings, project tenders, and field input.
• Utilize AutoCAD (mechanical and electrical) for layout and design tasks.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including catalog sheets, FAQs, technical briefs, reports, and installation instructions.
• Provide technical and commercial support to sales teams and customers—onsite or remotely—on topics such as product estimation, RFQ support, ratings, regulatory compliance, safety, customization, troubleshooting, installation, and pricing.
• Attend customer meetings and deliver presentations on product solutions and project updates.
• Draft technical offers for busduct products, verifying application requirements based on customer needs and installation layouts.
• Confirm technical specifications including operating temperature, power, installation parameters, materials, and quantities.
• Support project management throughout the entire sales cycle.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and refine technical solutions.
• Assist with documentation and layout design under supervision.
• Participate in training sessions to build product and industry knowledge.

Additional Duties

• Conduct onsite measurements, troubleshooting, and rework as needed.
• Serve as a technical liaison to the sales team.
• Support training efforts for the sales network, customers, and installation contractors.
• Assist the Service Group with project management during installations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong aptitude for electrical product design and application in power distribution and busduct systems.
• Familiarity with UL standards and certifications.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels through verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Customer-focused, dependable, and solutions-oriented.
• Self-reliant, adaptable, and resourceful in dynamic environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred), or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with busbar/busduct systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical writing.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, primarily within North America, with potential for international travel.

Salary and Benefits $75,000- $110,000 plus bonus

Legrand North and Central America offer comprehensive health benefits, an industry-leading 401(k) match, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, holidays, disability coverage, bonus opportunities, paid volunteer time, and access to an active Employee Resource Groups that support women in engineering and underrepresented identities. The culture emphasizes inclusion, flexibility, growth, and meaningful impact in a global organization.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Occasional exposure to manufacturing and construction environments; use of personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection) may be required.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.