Application Engineer - LV Drives

WEG; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Application Engineer to join their team in Duluth, GA. This role involves managing the complete quotation process for LV Drives and Soft Starters, providing technical support to sales teams, and ensuring accurate proposals for customers. With a focus on collaboration and communication, the ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in electrical engineering and experience in the field. Join a leading manufacturer known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, and take your career to the next level in a dynamic work environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits Package

Pleasant Work Environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical sales or application engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quotation process for LV Drives and Soft Starters.
• Support sales teams with pre-sale technical inquiries.

Skills

Technical Specifications for VFDs & Soft Starters

Electrical Drawings Interpretation

Communication Skills

Sales Process Understanding

Market Trends Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

University Program Certificate in Related Field

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

About the role:

WEG Electric Corp. has an excellent opportunity for an Application Engineer – LV Drives. The Application Engineer is responsible and accountable for the Engineered and Standard enclosed LV Drives and Soft Starters panel negotiation process from inception of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) to negotiation close out. This position is also responsible for supporting inside sales and outside sales teams with any pre-sale technical inquiries in regards to LV VFD and Soft starters.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Communicates with Field Sales, Customer(s), engineering group, and factories effectively. Develops industry experience (periodicals, internet research, professional memberships, conference participation, site visits, etc.).
• Reviews request for quotations (specifications, emails, phone calls, etc.).
• Leads and takes ownership of the quotation/opportunity by requesting feedback from Sales or directly from customers when appropriate.
• Identifies project/customer details vital for determining quotation strategies and competitive strengths/weaknesses.
• Compiles and composes an accurate proposal to customers of WEG’s product offering.
• Follows minimum pricing guidelines as established by management.
• Identifies opportunities to management when alternate pricing is needed.
• Accurately receives and reviews Customer Purchase Order for accuracy (as needed).
• Generates order entry materials and clarifies any special requirements.
• Organizes all quotation/order documentation electronically and hard copies (as needed).
• Assists LV Drives and Soft Starters team members technically or commercially as needed.
• Participates in conference calls and/or customer visits with limited outside sales assistance.
• Gets feedback directly from customers with limited help from the outside sales team.
• Provides technical and commercial training and mentoring to more junior team members and field sales as appropriate.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field from a four-year college or university or university program certificate or equivalent in related experience.

Knowledge / Training:

• Understands medium to complex level technical specifications for VFDs & Soft starters.
• Knowledge of industry complex standards specifications such as UL/cUL, UL508A, UL61800-5-1, UL508, IEEE 518, NEC, NFPA is required.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, symbols, and nomenclature is required. In-house software to secure medium to complex level designs without factory support.
• Moderate understanding of Control panel design & UL508A.
• Moderate understanding of the sales process for LV VFDs and Soft Starters and engineered products.
• Moderate understanding of the industry requirements and applications is required.
• Moderate understanding of OEMs, EPCs, and Users of the industry assigned is required.
• Moderate understanding of marketing trends, understanding of legislation and/or environmental changes that can affect the business.
• Moderate understanding of competition and their strong/weak points is required.
• Able to read, speak, understand, and compose clear technical dialog in English is required.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.

Experience:

• 2+ years of proven 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 a full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. 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.