Motor Control Centers Technical Specialist

Werner; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Bonuses & merit increases

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Career Development

Job summary

Werner is seeking a Motor Control Centers (MCC) Technical Specialist to assist customers in design specification and execution of motor control and power products and services.

In this role you will produce MCC proposals and BOMs, validate electrical drawings, size equipment, use vendor software for layouts, respond to inquiries, negotiate discounts, log CRM opportunities, perform peer reviews, and collaborate across projects, sales, and product management to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 1-year technical school certificate or 2–3 years electrical/electro-mechanical experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Electrical prints reading and interpretation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce motor control center proposals and BOMs for customers and partners.
• Validate electrical drawings to size BOMs for requests.
• Review equipment documentation and perform horsepower and current-load calculations.
• Use vendor software to generate hardware layouts, specifications, and drawings.
• Respond to design, function, and application inquiries; escalate when needed.
• Negotiate discounts while maintaining margins.
• Log opportunities in CRM within company timelines.
• Conduct peer reviews of proposals for accuracy.
• Collaborate with projects, network solutions, sales, marketing and product management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Vendor software

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in electrical/automation (preferred)

Tools

MCC software

Job description

Be Yourself. Build Your Career. Be Exceptional Together.

At Werner, we’re more than an electrical distributor — we’re a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person’s voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other.

Job Summary

The Motor Control Centers (MCC) Technical Specialist assists customers in design specification and execution of motor control and power products and services.

Essential Functions

• Produce motor control center proposals and bill of materials for internal and external customers and vendor partners.
• Validate and analyze electrical drawings to determine appropriate bill of materials for customer requests.
• Review equipment documentation and perform horsepower and current‑load calculations to ensure all electrical equipment is accurately and safely sized for operational requirements.
• Utilize vendor software to generate hardware layouts, specifications, and drawings.
• Respond to customer inquiries related to design, product function capabilities, and applications escalating to Product Specialist and/ or vendor partner as appropriate.
• Negotiate vendor and customer discounts, while calculating and maintaining margin levels based on company guidelines.
• Log opportunities based on proposals created into the customer relationship manager (CRM) within the timeframe established by company guidelines.
• Conduct peer reviews of proposals for accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including: projects, network solutions, sales, marketing and product management to ensure operational and customer expectations are met.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 1-year certificate from technical school OR 2-3 years of working experience in the electrical or electro‑mechanical industries
• Requires knowledge of and the ability to use Microsoft office products including Excel, Outlook and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in the areas of electrical, automation, or electro‑mechanical is preferred
• Previous experience with Motor Control Centers (MCCs) is highly preferred
• Previous experience reading electrical prints and specifications
• Electrical Industrial Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master's License

Company Overview

Founded in 1948, Werner has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. We are a growing, privately-held company with over 450 employees who uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent New North Workplace Excellence Award winner, we’re dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term success of our employees and customers.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual bonuses and merit increases based on performance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Career Development & Leadership Training
• Paid Parental Leave

Werner is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.