Application Engineer (OEM & Device)

Switchgear Magazine; Enoch (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Switchgear Magazine is seeking a Technical Engineer (OEM Solutions) to provide engineering support for LV/MV power distribution and protection equipment, including circuit breakers and OEM kits.

You will analyze RFQs, prepare technical and commercial proposals, and assist in testing and field installations while ensuring compliance with ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEMA, UL891, UL67, NEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of OEM Kit/Device experience (VCB, ACB, MCCB, etc.).
• Up to 20% travel for technical support, factory visits and customer meetings.
• Experience with competitors such as Eaton, ABB, and Schneider Electric (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for LV/MV power distribution and protection equipment.
• Conduct technical evaluations of switchgear components and OEM solutions.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates for LV/MV electrical components.
• Analyze RFQs, bid documents, and specifications to prepare technical and commercial proposals.
• Support development and integration of OEM kits ensuring UL-listed compatibility.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEMA, UL891, UL67, NEC standards.
• Assist in type testing, FAT, and field testing for switchgear components.
• Collaborate with suppliers to verify technical specifications and material selection.
• Provide technical assistance to customers and internal teams; troubleshoot integration issues.
• Develop technical manuals and training materials.

Skills

LV/MV protection devices

Electrical protection validation

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Technical Engineer (OEM Solutions) include, but are not limited to:

• Provide engineering support for LV/MV power distribution and protection equipment, including circuit breakers, protection relays, magnetic contactors, thermal overload relays, transformers, and OEM kits.


• Conduct technical evaluations of switchgear components, transformers (CRT, Pad-Mounted, PT, CT, CPT), and OEM solutions, ensuring compliance with project requirements.


• Assist in preparing cost estimates for LV/MV electrical components, including circuit breakers, relays, transformers, Switchgear, UL891 Bus Straps, Interiors, and UL67 OEM Kits.


• Analyze customer RFQs, bid documents, and specifications to prepare optimized technical and commercial proposals.


• Support the development and integration of OEM kits, ensuring compatibility with UL-listed MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and transformer applications.


• Ensure all components and system designs comply with ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEMA, UL891, UL67, NEC, and transformer-specific standards.


• Assist in type testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and field testing for circuit breakers, protection relays, transformers, and OEM kits.


• Work with suppliers and vendors to verify technical specifications and ensure high-quality material selection for OEM and power distribution components.


• Provide technical assistance to customers and internal teams, troubleshooting system integration issues and offering optimized solutions.


• Develop technical manuals, training materials, and documentation for internal teams and customers to enhance product knowledge and usage.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.


• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in OEM Kit / Device (VCB, ACB, MCCB, etc.).


• Strong understanding of switchgear components, protection devices, transformers, and compliance standards such as ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEMA, UL891, UL67, and NEC.


• Occasional travel (up to 20%) for technical support, factory visits, and customer meetings.


• Preferred: Experience with competitors such as Eaton, ABB, and Schneider Electric.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of LV/MV protection devices (circuit breakers, relays, contactors, overload relays), transformers (CRT, Pad-Mounted, PT, CT, CPT), and OEM solutions.


• Ability to review and validate electrical protection systems, transformers, and OEM kit designs, ensuring compliance and functionality.


• Experience with electrical simulation and design tools such as AutoCAD, or similar software.


• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.


• Ability to improve estimation, testing, and integration processes for enhanced product performance.