Application Engineer - HVS

weg; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking an HVS Application Engineer who leads the RFQ-to-close process for electrical machines. You will communicate with Field Sales, customers, and factories, and develop industry experience through research and site visits.

Responsibilities include reviewing RFQs, driving quotations, and organizing documentation while supporting project teams. 1–3 years in application engineering with MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of experience as Application Engineer in Electric Machines.
• Strong knowledge of electrical machines and their applications.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Field Sales, Customers and factories.
• Understand the application, OEMs, and customer visits.
• Develop industry experience through research, conferences, and site visits.
• Review RFQs and determine quotation strategy with feedback from Sales or customers.
• Prepare and compile accurate quotations for WEG offerings.

Skills

Communication

Quotation preparation

Project coordination

Electrical machines knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2–4 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About the role:

The HVS Application engineer is responsible and accountable for the WEG HVS negotiation process from inception of the RFQ to negotiation close out.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Communicate with Field Sales, Customer(s), and factories effectively
• Demonstrates an understanding of the application, the OEMs, customer visits, etc.
• Develop industry experience (periodicals, internet research, conference participation, site visits, etc.).
• Reviews request for quotations (specifications, emails, phone calls, etc.)
• Lead and takes ownership of the quotation/opportunity by requesting feedback from Sales or directly from customers, when appropriate.
• Identify project/customer details vital for determining quotation strategy
• Compile an accurate quotation to customers of WEG’s offering
• Ability to follow minimum pricing guidelines as established by management
• Ability to identify opportunities to management when alternate pricing is needed
• Accurately receive and review Purchase Order (as needed)
• Generate order entry material
• Organize all quotation/order documentation electronically and hard copies (if needed)
• Assist Project Coordinator / Manager technically or commercially as needed

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or university program certificate, or 2 to 4 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge / training:

• Proven capabilities in the Electric Machines industry in roles related to Application Engineering
• Technical experience and Knowledge of Electrical machines and their applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as Outlook

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years’ experience as Application Engineer in Electric Machines industry or relevant business experience.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG 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

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

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.