Application Engineer II

G&W Electric Co.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering firm is seeking an Application Engineer to interpret customer specifications and select appropriate products. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and have at least 5 years of experience in Application Engineering. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. This position offers a role in a collaborative environment focused on customer solutions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an Application Engineering role.
• Concentration in Power Engineering is highly desired.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine technical and commercial requirements of the application.
• Select appropriate G&W product to meet requirements.
• Develop accurate cost models for standard and custom equipment.
• Negotiate price levels and lead times.
• Communicate requirements to Order Management team.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, Application Engineers play a critical role within our organization. They are responsible for the interpretation of customer specifications, plans, and project requirements. The Application Engineer analyzes technical specifications and drawings to select the most appropriate G&W product for the application and market. Our custom engineering capabilities allow for creative solutions that satisfy nearly any application or customer need. An appreciation for deep technical knowledge of the product, distribution switchgear applications, and market conditions are needed to excel in this position as well as an equal balance of negotiation and relationship building skills.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities

• Fully determine the technical and commercial requirements of the application.
• Select the appropriate G&W product to meet these requirements.
• Develop accurate cost models for both standard and custom equipment.
• Determine and negotiate price levels and lead times.
• Communicate these requirements to G&W's Order Management team for engineering and manufacturing.
• Partner with Sales Team to develop and present customer sales strategies.
• Partner with customers and our engineering team to develop custom solutions that satisfy their needs.
• Manage the commercial and technical aspects of the customer.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our internal resources and Sales Team.
• Provide timely and effective verbal and written communication to our internal resources and Sales Team.
• Collaborating with Application Engineering management to improve department quality, throughput and to reduce scrap/rework.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a four-year accredited college - A concentration in Power Engineering is highly desired.
• 5 years of experience in an Application Engineering role.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with switchgear, reclosers, SF6 insulated and dielectric insulated switches

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• General Office Environment, PC use
• Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
• Stooping
• Standing