Application Engineer (OEM & Device)

LS ELECTRIC America, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LS ELECTRIC America, Inc. is seeking a Technical Engineer (OEM Solutions) to provide engineering support for LV/MV protection equipment and OEM kits.

Responsibilities include evaluating switchgear components, transformers, and OEM solutions, and preparing optimized technical and commercial proposals. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years in OEM Kit/Device experience, with travel up to 20% for technical support and customer meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of OEM Kit/Device experience (VCB/ACB/MCCB, etc.).
• Strong understanding of switchgear components, protection devices, transformers, and related standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

LV/MV protection devices

Transformer knowledge

OEM solutions

Electrical design & review

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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.