Application Engineer - Electrification

Twin Disc; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Competitive base salary & incentive

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Twin Disc, a global leader in power transmission, is seeking an Application Engineer - Electrification. You will apply electrification products across markets, serving as the technical contact with customers and collaborators in sales, engineering, and manufacturing.

The role demands strong expertise in power electronics, motor control, and electrified systems, ensuring solutions meet requirements through the entire product lifecycle—from concept to production and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in product application and/or design.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, motor control, and electric machines.
• Experience with control systems involving power electronics.
• Ability to read electrical single-line diagrams.
• familiarity with high-voltage safety and standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main technical liaison between customers and internal teams for electrification applications.
• Translate customer requirements into optimized technical solutions using Twin Disc products.
• Approve applications and accessory requirements through engineering analysis and calculations.
• Support sales teams by providing application guidance, technical documentation, and customer presentations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and sales on new and existing applications.
• Provide technical support to customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders on product use, operation, and maintenance.
• Support development and release of new products, including prototypes and field testing.
• Assist with initial installations to ensure proper operation and customer satisfaction.
• Evaluate and recommend vendors from a technical standpoint.
• Maintain ongoing communication with customers for long-term satisfaction.

Skills

Power electronics

Motor control systems

Electric machines

Control systems with power electronics

Single-line diagrams

High voltage 300V-1500V

Energy storage for mobile equipment

Microsoft 365 (O365)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

At Twin Disc, we power innovation. As a global leader in power transmission technology, we continuously evolve our brand and products to meet the demands of our customers worldwide. Our success is driven by talented people working in a flexible, outcome‑focused environment that supports a distributed global workforce.

About Twin Disc

At Twin Disc, we power innovation. As a global leader in power transmission technology, we continuously evolve our brand and products to meet the demands of our customers worldwide. Our success is driven by talented people working in a flexible, outcome‑focused environment that supports a distributed global workforce.

Position Overview

The Application Engineer - Electrification is responsible for the application of electrification products across all Twin Disc markets. This role serves as the primary technical point of contact for customers, working closely with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to identify customer requirements and specify the appropriate hybrid and electrification solutions.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in power electronics and electrified systems with excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, ensuring every application meets or exceeds customer expectations throughout the entire product lifecycle—from concept through production and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main technical liaison between customers and internal teams for electrification applications
• Translate customer requirements into optimized technical solutions using Twin Disc products
• Approve applications and accessory requirements through engineering analysis and calculations
• Support sales teams by providing application guidance, technical documentation, and customer presentations
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and sales on new and existing applications
• Provide technical support to customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders on product use, operation, and maintenance
• Support development and release of new products, including prototypes and field testing
• Assist with initial installations to ensure proper operation and customer satisfaction
• Evaluate and recommend vendors from a technical standpoint
• Maintain continuous communication with customers to ensure long‑term satisfaction and performance
• Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product application and/or design
• Strong understanding of:
  • Power electronics
  • Motor control systems
  • Electric machines
  • Control systems with power electronic components
• Familiarity with electrical single‑line (one‑line) diagrams
• Knowledge of high‑voltage systems (approximately 300V–1500V)
• Understanding of energy storage systems for mobile equipment
• Familiarity with compliance standards for power electronics and high‑voltage safety
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (O365)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation abilities
• Ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, and team members at all organizational levels
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Strong customer focus with the ability to resolve complex or difficult technical situations

Additional Requirements

• Valid passport required
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments

Why join Twin Disc?

We offer a supportive and flexible workplace where your expertise truly matters. Our competitive Total Rewards package includes:

• Flexible work schedule supporting work‑life balance
• Competitive base salary and annual incentive plans
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with exceptional employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness Program participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with robust resources
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, high‑performing global team

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi­mative Action Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affi­mative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.