Engineer, Application III

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

Job summary

Southwire is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to enhance customer support and drive innovation in the engineering of wire and cable solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a strong engineering background, extensive industry experience, and expertise in product development. This role plays a crucial part in supporting both commercial and residential customer needs while promoting innovative solutions.

Benefits

401k with Matching

Family and Individual Insurance Packages

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering experience related to Wire and Cable, Power, Utility, or Electrical Industry.
• Hands-on experience with cable installation and connectors is a must.
• Research and development background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative wire and cable solutions for commercial and residential applications.
• Interface directly with contractors and lead innovation efforts.
• Initiate and launch novel service solutions to increase efficiency.

Skills

Technical Support

Field Solutions

Innovative Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering (Preferred)

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 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-add partner.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercise environmental stewardship, and enhance the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.

Location: Remote

Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:

Southwire’s applications engineering team plays a critical role in servicing high-volume residential, commercial, industrial, OEM, and utility customers both in North America and internationally. The CableTechSupport™ Services was established with the mission of Re3™: Respond, Rectify, and Restore electrical systems using Reinforced, Resilient, and Reliable Solutions. This engineering team provides industry-leading consultation and technical support.

We are seeking a subject matter expert with deep experience in commercial, residential (retail), and mega data center markets to develop innovative wire and cable solutions, and field service initiatives aimed at increasing safety, reducing pain points, and minimizing project costs.

The role involves aligning engineering activities with company goals, driving specifications in various market segments, and interfacing directly with contractors, electricians, and internal teams to deliver value-added solutions. The ideal candidate will have commercial experience and be proficient in designing and implementing large-scale service solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive innovation to provide the best technical and value-added solutions for commercial, residential, and infrastructure markets.
2. Identify user pain points throughout the product lifecycle and translate them into new engineering innovations, including patented products, with detailed feature and performance summaries.
3. Review complex electrical wiring designs and provide best-in-class installation procedures and field testing solutions.
4. Develop and launch new service solutions, such as cable repair kits, nitrogen purging services, and testing recommendations.
5. Create technical content, including calculators, whitepapers, and reference documents, leveraging extensive electrical system knowledge and customer feedback.
6. Market CableTechSupport™ services through customer training videos, whitepapers, articles, webinars, and conference presentations.
7. Develop sustainable field solutions to improve efficiency and market share.
8. Serve as an internal SME to enhance organizational capabilities and external customer support.

Education, Experience, and Skills

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 15+ years of experience, including extensive field experience in residential, commercial, telecom, or utility installations
• Research and development background
• Master electrician and/or certified cable splicer certifications are highly desirable

Competencies

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

Benefits We Offer

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance & Referral Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development Opportunities
• Parental Leave & More

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