Application Engineer - HVS

Weg industrias de Venezuela, c.a.; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking an Application Engineer to support the HVS negotiation process from RFQ inception to close. The role requires understanding of electrical machines and strong collaboration with field sales, customers, and factories in the U.S. market.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in an electrical machines environment, plus experience in preparing quotations and pricing adherence. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2–4 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Electric Machines industry is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Field Sales, Customer(s), and factories effectively.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the application, the OEMs, customer visits, etc.
• Lead and takes ownership of the quotation/opportunity by requesting feedback from Sales or directly from customers.
• Compile an accurate quotation to customers of WEG’s offering.
• Follow minimum pricing guidelines as established by management.
• Identify opportunities to management when alternate pricing is needed.
• Receive and review Purchase Orders as needed.
• Generate order entry material.
• Organize quotation/order documentation electronically and in print if needed.
• Assist Project Coordinator/Manager technically or commercially as needed.

Skills

Electric Machines

Application Engineering

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2–4 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan. WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

A Note About Applying at WEG

Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry-leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business.

Please select the area that best matches your interests below. Each link will take you to the appropriate career site.

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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.).
• Lead and takes ownership of the quotation/opportunity by requesting feedback from Sales or directly from customers, when appropriate.
• 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. 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.

WEG Electric Corp. is an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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