Field Application Engineer II

Mitsubishi Electric Trane US; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Trane US is seeking an experienced application engineer to provide technical support for industrial automation products and to deliver training to customers, distributors, and MEUS-IAD personnel.

The role requires travel up to 50% across North America, with strong PLC/VFD/HMI/servo knowledge. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and the ability to work in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of application experience with industrial automation products.
• Experience with PLC, VFD, HMI, Servo, Control Networks and other industrial automation applications.
• Must be able to travel internationally, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for products and applications to sales channel personnel and key accounts.
• Provide on-site application engineering and product consulting.
• Serve as the escalated technical resource (SME) to Diamond Elite distributors.
• Maintain technical documents and documentation on MEUS-IAD products.
• Develop technical/application notes detailing start-up procedures of new products.
• Maintain knowledge of new products through self-study and hands-on testing.
• Provide training and demonstrations to customers, distributors and MEUS-IAD personnel.
• Deliver presentations to external organizations or entities.

Skills

PLC

VFD

HMI

Servo

Control Networks

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under minimum supervision, provide technical support for products and applications to key accounts and sales channel personnel. May also develop and/or deliver technical training to customers, distributors and MEUS-IAD personnel on all Mitsubishi products.

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide technical support for products and applications to sales channel personnel and key accounts. May also develop and/or deliver technical training to customers, distributors and MEUS-IAD personnel on all Mitsubishi products.
• Provide on-site application engineering and product consulting.
• Serve as the escalated technical resource (subject matter expert [SME]) to Diamond Elite distributors.
• Maintain technical documents and documentation on MEUS-IAD products, as assigned.
• Develop technical/application notes where applicable, detailing start-up procedures of new products.
• Maintain current knowledge of new products and applications, through self-study, hands‑on testing of demo units, and seminar attendance.
• Provide technical product and solution training and demonstration to customers, distributors and MEUS-IAD personnel on Mitsubishi products. Actively identify opportunities for custom training classes.
• Deliver presentations to external organizations or entities.
• Document activities and support data in CRM.
• When approved perform service support startup and project work.
• Serve on a rotating basis as telephone support engineer per the Technical Call Center (TCC) schedule (approximately two weeks per year).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities

No direct reports.

Travel Requirements

25-50% Travel for training and application support within North America.

Essential Education, Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of application experience with industrial automation products.
• Experience with PLC, VFD, HMI, Servo, Control Networks and other industrial automation applications.
• Ability to develop and maintain in-depth, up-to-date technical knowledge, including the latest MEUS-IAD products, and to serve as escalated technical resource (subject matter expert [SME]).
• Must be able to travel internationally, as needed.
• Must have valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Technical writing skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively as part of a team.
• Customer service and phone skills.
• Professional, patient, positive, confident communication style and attitude.
• Ability to write and perform technical product and solution training for groups.
• Organization skills, i.e. for documents, demos, work area and time management.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must be located in the Dallas, Texas area.

Beneficial Education, Skills And Experience

• Strong background in PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and networking, process control and IEC 1131 programming standards is preferred.
• Some experience with PC hardware and software required with specific experience in industrial applications is preferred.
• Ability to discuss and analyze customer application requirements on phone or in person.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $85,600/yr. and $117,700/yr.; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including commissions based on achieving individual performance and/or sales metrics, incentive compensation and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these additional compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona- fide occupational qualification).

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the Company, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.

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