Electrical Applications Engineer: Field Solutions Specialist

Accounting Search; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking an Electrical Application Engineer to work at the intersection of engineering, sales, product development, and the customer. You will be the technical expert from concept through installation, commissioning, and ongoing support in demanding industrial environments.

You will translate customer needs into practical, manufacturable solutions, configure products, and provide training and documentation while collaborating with sales and engineering teams. Travel ~10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of technical field, applications engineering, or similar hands-on engineering experience.
• Experience in oil & gas, mining, power generation, heavy industrial, or similar environments.
• Familiarity with sensor technologies, industrial monitoring systems, electronics, and network communications.
• Knowledge of Modbus, 4–20mA, Relay logic, and other common industrial protocols.
• Understanding of hazardous locations, classifications, and equipment ratings.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information for customers and non-technical users.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep expertise in the company's products, technologies, and applications across industrial markets.
• Partner with sales professionals to understand customer requirements and recommend the right technical solution.
• Translate customer needs into practical, manufacturable system and product solutions.
• Configure standard products and systems to meet application-specific requirements.
• Design customized solutions incorporating internal products as well as third-party technologies.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analysis to support product selection and recommendations.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for customers throughout the sales and implementation process.
• Clearly communicate product capabilities, system functionality, and technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create application drawings, technical documentation, specifications, and training materials.
• Support system design, testing, verification, installation, programming, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems in the field, over the phone, and through electronic support.
• Provide technical and product training to customers, sales teams, and other stakeholders.
• Test new and existing equipment to verify performance against engineering specifications.
• Help evaluate new products and determine readiness for field deployment.
• Provide engineering teams with feedback on product performance, customer requirements, field issues, and improvements.
• Participate in design and development of new products and product enhancements.
• Coordinate outside engineering resources when specialized expertise is required.
• Accompany sales professionals on customer visits and participate in technical presentations and conference calls.
• Support technical responses to RFIs and RFQs.
• Identify additional customer needs and opportunities for future products or growth.

Skills

5+ years of hands-on engineering

Customer-facing communication

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Industrial communications protocols

Sensor technologies and industrial监控

RFIs and RFQs support

Electrical/electronics knowledge

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

AutoCAD

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking an Electrical Application Engineer to work at the intersection of engineering, sales, product development, and the customer. You will be the technical expert from concept through installation, commissioning, and ongoing support in demanding industrial environments.

You will translate customer needs into practical, manufacturable solutions, configure products, and provide training and documentation while collaborating with sales and engineering teams. Travel ~10%.