Application Engineer - High Voltage Solutions

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking a High Voltage Solutions (HVS) Application Engineer to drive quotation and negotiation from RFQ to closeout, aligning technical and commercial proposals with customer requirements.

You will collaborate with field sales, customers, and manufacturing to develop competitive quotes, review RFQs, specifications, and orders, and support project records while staying current on industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in engineering fields.
• 1–3 years in application engineering or related industry.
• Experience supporting customer quotations and technical proposals.
• Knowledge of electrical machines and applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with field sales, customers, and manufacturing through quotation process.
• Review RFQs, specifications, emails, and customer requirements.
• Develop understanding of customer applications and market needs.
• Lead quotation opportunities and manage process from review to submission.
• Provide technical and commercial quotations for WEG products and solutions.
• Follow pricing guidelines and identify opportunities for alternatives.
• Communicate with customers and sales teams for feedback and clarifications.
• Support order processing and maintain project records.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG Electric Corp. is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

About The Role

The High Voltage Solutions (HVS) Application Engineer is responsible for managing the quotation and negotiation process from receipt of a Request for Quotation (RFQ) through negotiation closeout. This role works closely with sales teams, customers, and manufacturing facilities to develop competitive technical and commercial proposals while ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with field sales teams, customers, and manufacturing facilities throughout the quotation process.
• Review and evaluate RFQs, specifications, emails, and customer requirements.
• Develop a strong understanding of customer applications, OEM requirements, and market needs.
• Lead quotation opportunities and take ownership of the process from initial review through final submission.
• Gather critical project and customer information to determine the most effective quotation strategy.
• Prepare accurate technical and commercial quotations for WEG products and solutions.
• Follow established pricing guidelines while identifying opportunities that may require alternative pricing strategies.
• Communicate with customers and sales teams to obtain feedback and clarify requirements.
• Review purchase orders as needed and support order processing activities.
• Generate order entry documentation and maintain accurate project records.
• Organize and manage quotation and order documentation, both electronically and in hard copy when required.
• Provide technical and commercial support to Project Coordinators and Project Managers as needed.
• Stay informed on industry trends through research, publications, conferences, and customer site visits.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field; OR 2 to 4 years of relevant industry experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience & Knowledge

• 1 to 3 years of experience as an Application Engineer within the electric machines industry or a related industrial market.
• Experience supporting customer quotations, technical proposals, and commercial negotiations.
• Exposure to OEM, utility, industrial, or power generation applications is a plus.
• Experience supporting application engineering activities within the electric machines, motors, or related industrial equipment industry.
• Technical knowledge of electrical machines and their applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.