Field Application Engineer

ABB Inc.; California, San Diego (MO, CA); Remote; USD 116,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Application Engineer, where you'll have the chance to shape the future of power distribution. In this dynamic role, you will engage with customers, providing innovative electrical solutions while building long-term relationships. Your expertise will be essential in assessing project specifications and delivering tailored solutions for Low and Medium Voltage applications. With a focus on collaboration and problem-solving, this position offers the opportunity to work independently and travel locally, making a significant impact in the industry. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electrical distribution and project management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute promotional activities to generate market demand.
• Collaborate with engineers to define project needs and deliver solutions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Fluent in English

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

SKM

Easy Power

SFDC

Job description

Field Application Engineer

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

Reporting To

Sales Support Manager - Technical Sales

Role and Responsibilities

This role offers the opportunity to plan and execute proactive promotional activities for the target audience to generate market demand for specific features or products. Daily responsibilities include identifying and developing sales opportunities by introducing, presenting, and educating customers about ABB products and tools, and building long-term customer relationships.

The work model is remote, based in the San Diego, Orange County CA district.

You will mainly be responsible for:

1. Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to define project needs, provide design assistance, product selection, value engineering, and education on ABB solutions to influence project specifications.
2. Assessing project specifications and customer requirements to deliver electrical solutions, including diagrams, layouts, equipment specifications, and project budgets for Low and Medium Voltage applications.
3. Developing accurate electrical project estimates and budgets, incorporating best practices.
4. Providing local support for products such as MV/LV switchgear, transformers, motor control, UPS, ATS, PSG, and generator circuit breakers.
5. Applying knowledge of short circuit, coordination, and arc flash mitigation concepts, and illustrating their benefits using tools like SKM or Easy Power.
6. Creating and editing presentations for Lunch & Learns and utilizing SFDC regularly.
7. Educating customers and confidently presenting complex technical concepts to engineers, contractors, and users.
8. Sharing feedback on market trends, product gaps, and new opportunities with leadership, acting as a Product Champion.
9. Willingness to travel approximately 25% and visit customers locally.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field, with at least three years of experience in electrical distribution.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of resolving technical issues considering multiple viewpoints.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Enjoys problem-solving and developing new customer relationships.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently without detailed instructions.
• Effective multitasking on projects and assignments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
• Ability to establish partnerships with regional engineering consulting communities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in field, plant, or design engineering within electrical power systems at major oil and gas companies, utilities, or industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, UL.

About Us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division enhances power distribution, protection, and control, focusing on power quality and grid resilience. Our products serve utilities, industry, and infrastructure, providing medium voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, relays, transformers, and low-voltage switchgear, among others, often integrated with ABB Ability connected solutions.

We value diversity and encourage you to apply for your next career step at ABB. Visit www.abb.com to learn more about our global impact. #MyABBStory

We look forward to your application. For more about ABB, visit www.abb.com.

EEO and Accessibility

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to sex, marital status, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. For more information on your rights, visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request by contacting ABB HR at 1-888-694-7762 or [e-mail].

Salary range: $116,200 - $215,800 annually, plus potential bonuses. Details at myBenefitsABB.com