Application Engineer Remote

HIKINEX; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in power distribution is seeking an Application Engineer & Quotation Specialist to bridge the engineering and sales teams. The role involves providing technical expertise on manufactured products, developing cost estimations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in the field.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in power distribution equipment engineering or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UL standards (UL 891, UL 67) and NEC requirements.
• Experience with manufacturing and design of power distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on manufactured product offerings, particularly switchboards and panel boards.
• Develop cost estimations for products and create accurate quotations.
• Review customer specifications for technical compliance and manufacturability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

HubSpot

Job description

Position Overview

The Application Engineer & Quotation Specialist serves as a critical technical liaison betweenthe Engineering department and Sales organization, focusing primarily on manufactured powerdistribution equipment. This role acts as a technical expert for the company's manufactured productlines, providing feasibility assessments, cost estimation, and technical specification reviews tosupport the sales process for manufactured equipment. The position reports to the TechnicalSolution & Applications Leader within the Engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Solution Development

• Provide technical expertise on the company's manufactured product offerings, particularlyswitchboards, panel boards, and other power distribution equipment
• Determine technical feasibility of custom solution requests for manufactured products
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of UL standards, NEC requirements, and otherrelevant technical specifications
• Support the development of standard product configurations and engineering standards
• Model complex configurations for manufactured products to assess technical viability
• Validate that proposed solutions meet safety standards and compliance requirements

Cost Estimation & Quotation

• Provide detailed labor and material cost estimations for manufactured products
• Ensure accuracy of pricing data to protect project margins
• Create quotations for manufactured equipment based on technical requirements
• Coordinate with the Pakistan-based estimation team for proposal development
• Maintain costing databases and contribute to quotation process optimization

Technical Specification Review

• Review customer specifications for technical compliance and manufacturability
• Identify required exceptions to specifications and provide technical justification
• Analyze large specification documents (sometimes 100+ pages) to extract keyrequirements
• Recommend appropriate solutions based on technical specifications
• Document technical decisions and specifications for manufacturing

Engineering Standards Development

• Contribute to the development of standard product offerings
• Document technical parameters and configurations for standard products
• Create technical references for repeatability and efficiency
• Maintain engineering standards documentation
• Support continuous improvement of manufacturing processes

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with the Sales organization to provide technical expertise on manufacturedproducts
• Interface between Engineering and Sales to ensure manufacturability of proposedsolutions
• Support the creation of technical documentation for manufactured products
• Assist with HubSpot implementation for technical aspects of proposals
• Provide training and guidance on technical aspects of manufactured products

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• 5+ years experience in power distribution equipment engineering or similar role
• Strong knowledge of UL standards (UL 891, UL 67) and NEC requirements
• Experience with power distribution equipment manufacturing and design

Technical Knowledge

• Deep understanding of low voltage distribution systems
• Proficiency with electrical design software and tools
• Expertise in switchboard, panel board, and power distribution unit design
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and constraints
• Knowledge of HubSpot or similar CRM systems

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong technical communication abilities
• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paidtime off