Application Engineer - EPLAN

ZipRecruiter; Urbana (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial solutions seeks an EPLAN Application Engineer to act as a trusted advisor to educational institutions and distribution partners. You will support sales, onboard customers, and develop training materials while representing the company at events. Ideal candidates hold a degree in electrical engineering and have substantial experience with EPLAN tools, are problem solvers, and have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with EPLAN CAE tools.
• Experience with system integration and working with higher education institutions.
• Willing to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Support sales teams during pre-sale activities.
• Onboard customers through theoretical and practical training.
• Conduct onsite coaching to develop customer proficiency.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Networking

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CAE tools for electrical design

Microsoft Office

Windows Server

Windows OS

Job description

Role:
The EPLAN Application Engineer will support the Professional Services organization as the technical “trusted advisor” to educational institutions and distribution partners, providing industry experience with practical solutions using the EPLAN platform.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Sales teams during pre-sale activities to maximize opportunities.
• Onboard new and existing customers, enabling them to utilize EPLAN through theoretical and practical training.
• Create training and enablement materials for distribution networks.
• Conduct onsite coaching and consulting to develop customer proficiency with EPLAN products.
• Represent the company at trade shows and local events to increase brand awareness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience with CAE tools for electrical design, specifically EPLAN.
• Inquisitive, honest, and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to connect and promote ideas, products, and services.
• Experience with system integration, manufacturing, and working with higher education institutions.
• IT skills including network solutions, Windows Server, Windows OS, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and business acumen skills.
• Team-oriented with good collaboration with regional sales and market management.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US; we do not sponsor visas.
• Willing to travel up to 50%.
• Hours: Monday to Friday.
• Remote work is supported (#LI-Remote).

For accommodations during the application process, contact the HR Department at [phone]. Rittal LLC and Eplan are committed to equal employment opportunities.