Electrical Applications Engineer I – Growth & Troubleshooting

Sumitomo Drive Technologies; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off (including volunteer)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K match

LinkedIn Learning

YMCA discount

Job summary

Sumitomo Drive Technologies in Chesapeake, VA seeks an Applications Engineer I - Electrical to develop proficiency in GM-related electrical products, including controls, drives, IIoT, and SMART initiatives. Entry-level role, under guidance from experienced engineers.

Requires a 4-year engineering degree; responsibilities include customer technical support, troubleshooting, collaboration with mechanical product teams, and creation of technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience, preferably with electrical/controls focus.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical products, motors, controls, drives, schematics, and troubleshooting concepts.
• Basic understanding of mechanical power transmission products or ability to learn entry-level mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to learn technical product details, apply standard procedures, ask questions, and escalate issues.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical information to customers and internal teams.
• Preferred: Inventor, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, and Microsoft Office experience.
• Additional HRIS Skills items may apply for incumbents in this title.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical knowledge of GM-supported electrical products, including controls and drives.
• Assist with customer technical support for product selection, troubleshooting, and field issues.
• Build working knowledge of SMA mechanical products and perform entry-level mechanical troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with mechanical product specialist and senior engineers for complete solutions.
• Learn and apply standard troubleshooting methods and internal procedures.
• Develop and maintain training materials and technical documentation for internal customers.
• Support compliance with governing bodies and global efficiency standards.
• Assist with drive commissioning activities and customer controls applications under supervision.
• Support use of EPLAN and related electrical design tools in GM engineering.
• Participate in field investigations to evaluate concerns and document findings.
• Develop proficiency toward career advancement within the Applications Engineering path.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Electrical troubleshooting concepts

Customer-focused communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sumitomo Drive Technologies in Chesapeake, VA seeks an Applications Engineer I - Electrical to develop proficiency in GM-related electrical products, including controls, drives, IIoT, and SMART initiatives. Entry-level role, under guidance from experienced engineers.

Requires a 4-year engineering degree; responsibilities include customer technical support, troubleshooting, collaboration with mechanical product teams, and creation of technical documentation.