Engineer, Application III

Southwire Company, LLC; Carrollton (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wire and cable production seeks a subject matter expert to join their applications engineering team. The role involves developing innovative solutions for commercial and residential markets, driving specifications, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance safety and reduce costs. Candidates should have extensive experience in the industry and a strong engineering background.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Family and individual insurance packages

Paid time off and holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in wire and cable, power, utility, or electrical industry.
• Hands-on experience with cable installation, splicing, terminations, and connectors.
• 15+ years of experience preferred with R&D background.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation for technical product and system solutions.
• Develop new service solutions and promote CableTechSupport services.
• Review complex electrical wiring designs for optimal installation.

Skills

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Collaborates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. The company also supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, and jobsite power and lighting solutions. Additionally, Southwire offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency, as well as field services such as cable testing, rejuvenation, and replacement to support our customers as a value-added partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth are attributed to our commitment to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship, and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.

Location: Remote

Southwire Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:

Southwire's applications engineering team plays a critical role in servicing high volumes of residential and commercial customers, as well as supporting the rapid growth of industrial, OEM, and utility end users in North America and internationally. The CableTechSupportTM Services was established with the mission of Re3TM: Respond, Rectify, and Restore electrical systems using Reinforced, Resilient, and Reliable Solutions. This large engineering team provides industry-leading consultation and technical support. We are seeking a subject matter expert with extensive experience in commercial, residential (retail), and mega data center markets to develop innovative and value-added wire and cable solutions, and to initiate field service solutions that enhance safety, eliminate pain points, and reduce project costs.

The responsibilities include aligning engineering activities with company goals, driving specifications in the commercial, residential, and infrastructure segments. The SME will interface directly with contractors and electricians, lead innovation efforts, and collaborate with sales, operations, and product management to deliver value-added solutions to electricians, contractors, engineers, project owners, and EPCs. The candidate should have commercial experience and be proficient in designing and implementing commercial-scale service solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive innovation to provide the best technical and value-added product and system solutions for commercial, residential, and infrastructure markets.
2. Identify user pain points during the product lifecycle and translate them into new engineering innovations, including patented products, and document features, functionalities, and performance for submission into the Stage-Gate process.
3. Review complex electrical wiring designs in AC or DC, including accessories and system connectivity, to ensure optimal installation procedures and field solutions.
4. Develop and launch new service solutions such as cable repair kits, nitrogen purging services, labor-saving tools, and testing recommendations.
5. Utilize application knowledge and customer feedback to create online calculators, whitepapers, and technical references available on southwire.com/services/cabletech-support-services.
6. Promote CableTechSupportTM Services through customer training videos, whitepapers, articles, webinars, and conference speaking engagements.
7. Develop sustainable solutions to improve field efficiencies, accelerate growth, and increase market share.
8. Serve as an internal SME to build organizational and external capability.

Education, Experience, and Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in research, development, application support, or product engineering in the wire and cable, power, utility, manufacturing, or electrical industry. Hands-on experience with cable installation, splicing, terminations, and connectors is essential.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Engineering
• 15+ years of experience, with extensive field experience in residential, commercial, telecom, or utility installations. R&D background is desirable.
• Additional certifications such as Master Electrician or Certified Cable Splicer are preferred.

Core Competencies

• Nimble Learning
• Customer Focus
• Plans and Aligns
• Collaborates
• Balances Stakeholders
• Action Oriented

Benefits We Offer:

• 401(k) with matching
• Family and individual insurance packages (health, life, dental, vision)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance plans
• Employee assistance and referral programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional growth opportunities
• Parental leave
• And more

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.