Applications engineer

Mitsubishi Power Aero; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Aero, located in Connecticut, seeks an Applications Engineer to drive and support Aftermarket Retrofits and Upgrade proposals for FT8 and FT4000 fleets. You will interact with engineering, projects, procurement, quality, spares, and field service teams to shape technical and commercial strategies.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 8–12 years of experience in aero-derivative gas turbine environments, and the ability to manage multiple complex

Qualifications

• B.S. Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent experience (8–12 years).
• Electrical and/or Controls engineering experience in aero-derivative gas turbine power plants preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals and coordinate with cross-functional teams across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposal development and convert to retrofit and upgrade business.
• Drive technical and commercial strategy for each proposal and align with RFP requirements.
• Develop cost sheets and ensure scope of supply aligns with product delivery specifications.
• Interface with engineering resources to support BOMs, drawings, and technical scope.

Skills

Electrical/Controls engineering

Proposal management

Time-zone coordination

Education

B.S. Engineering (Electrical)

Tools

BOM development

Job description

Mitsubishi Power Aero is committed to delivering innovative solutions in the power generation industry, focusing on sustainability and customer satisfaction.

About the Role

The Applications Engineer drives and supports the development of Aftermarket Retrofits and Upgrade proposals and projects for the installed FT8® and FT4000® gas turbine fleets. The Applications Engineer reports to the Director, Aftermarket Retrofits & Upgrades, and interfaces with customer-facing representatives, Engineering, Controls Engineering, Projects, Procurement, Quality, Spares, and Field Service personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposal development and convert to retrofit and upgrade business
• Understand and help develop/drive the technical and commercial strategy for each proposal, and be able to comprehend how that shapes internal requirements and response to customers
• Analyze/understand previous technical and commercial strategies and use relevant data to drive recommendations for new proposals
• Clearly communicate requirements and strategy to stakeholders
• Ensure scope of supply aligns with RFP and/or standard product delivery specifications; identify technical, execution, and commercial risks, and recommend mitigation; develop cost sheets that cover scope of supply requirements
• Interface with engineering resources, and be involved in the engineering development (bills of material, drawings, etc.), exhibiting sufficient expertise for the technical scope to apply engineering requirements to proposals
• Drive the proposal development process, including creating, organizing, developing, and producing firm and budgetary proposals and other required customer and/or market information related to retrofits/upgrades
• Monitor and manage the proposal funnel and delivery of required proposals, keeping the Director, Aftermarket Retrofits & Retrofits appraised of impending deadlines, required reviews, and forecasted work
• Following contract award, communicate project scope, design, and deliverable requirements to internal teams. Maintain awareness of project progress as well as customer and internal departments regarding any contract change orders.
• Support customer visits as required with customer-facing team to gather requirements, present proposals, or communicate regarding retrofit products and services
• Support the compilation and management of responses to customer feedback at the conclusion of projects
• Manage several proposals simultaneously in a demanding and high-paced environment
• Follow Mitsubishi Power Aero Aftermarket proposal and contract procedure
• Prioritize EH&S considerations in dealings with customers, contractors, and suppliers

Qualifications

• B.S. Engineering (Electrical), or equivalent industry experience required (8-12 years)

Required Skills

• Electrical and/or Controls engineering experience in an aero-derivative gas turbine power plant setting desired
• A balance of technical knowledge, business management, and customer relationship skills required
• Ability to focus on priorities and manage multiple proposals with demanding time constraints; capacity to work across multiple time zones and sometimes outside of normal working hours is also essential
• Knowledge and experience in power generation markets (Industrial, Utility, IPP) and/or Oil & Gas
• Customer focused and able to appreciate customer and company perspectives
• Experience in power plant construction, retrofits/upgrades on installed turbomachinery, or similar required