Project Application Engineer - (EE26058)

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TMEIC Corporation Americas is seeking a Systems Engineer to define project system requirements and develop detailed specifications for drive, motor, PV/ESS inverter, transformer, switchgear, sensor, and automation equipment. You will collaborate with mechanical OEMs and end-user clients to ensure designs meet contract terms and industry standards.

The role also covers evaluating supplier proposals, managing costs, performing power system studies, and delivering technical guidance and proposals

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience
• 2 years' related work experience in specifying, designing, commissioning, and/or maintaining industrial drive, motor, PV/ESS automation, and/or control systems for industrial applications
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more areas of industrial VFDs, motors, PV/ESS inverters, transformers, switchgear, sensors
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards such as NEC, IEC, IEEE
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
• Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, approximately 15%, occasionally with limited notice

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed system specifications for drive, motor, PV/ESS inverter, transformer, switchgear, sensor, automation and/or packaging equipment suppliers through collaboration with mechanical original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and end-user clients, per the contract and global industry standards, to ensure high quality designs and on-time delivery
• Ensure “as shipped” systems meet all client requirements as defined in the project contract, including system specifications and performance guarantees, while achieving business goals and objectives
• Evaluate supplier proposals to determine the best technical and most cost-effective solution for the application
• Manage equipment costs, recommending cost reductions when feasible
• Prepare purchase specification and ERP requisition in a timely manner to support the project schedule
• Conduct detailed design reviews, internally and externally, with suppliers and clients
• Provide timely technical guidance to internal and external clients and suppliers as required to ensure total project requirements are met
• Provide technical and costing information for the preparation of technical proposals, using client specifications and knowledge of Company solutions
• Provide technical consultation to assist customers in specifying solutions to technology challenges that results in projects for the Company
• Provide project management services as assigned
• Conduct power system studies to ensure that the existing or proposed system is adequate to meet requirements of new equipment while meeting applicable global and local utility standards
• Create a network of relationships with clients, mechanical OEM’s, and suppliers for successful project execution and to build a pipeline of potential business within the business unit's markets
• Prepare and deliver presentations at technical conferences and client meetings at client sites or other locations as specified or necessary
• Identify and recommend new applications and/or new products to drive business growth opportunities & new markets

Skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in electrical or mechanical engineering

Master of science in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

Visio

Job description

General Role Description

Define project system requirements and develop system specifications for the business unit's projects

Role Accountabilities

· Develop detailed system specifications for drive, motor, PV/ESS inverter, transformer, switchgear, sensor, automation and/or packaging equipment suppliers through collaboration with mechanical original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and end-user clients, per the contract and global industry standards, to ensure high quality designs and on-time delivery

· Ensure “as shipped” systems meet all client requirements as defined in the project contract, including system specifications and performance guarantees, while achieving business goals and objectives

· Evaluate supplier proposals to determine the best technical and most cost-effective solution for the application

· Manage equipment costs, recommending cost reductions when feasible

· Prepare purchase specification and ERP requisition in a timely manner to support the project schedule

· Conduct detailed design reviews, internally and externally, with suppliers and clients

· Provide timely technical guidance to internal and external clients and suppliers as required to ensure total project requirements are met

· Provide technical and costing information for the preparation of technical proposals, using client specifications and knowledge of Company solutions

· Provide technical consultation to assist customers in specifying solutions to technology challenges that results in projects for the Company

· Provide project management services as assigned

· Conduct power system studies to ensure that the existing or proposed system is adequate to meet requirements of new equipment while meeting applicable global and local utility standards

· Create a network of relationships with clients, mechanical OEM’s, and suppliers for successful project execution and to build a pipeline of potential business within the business unit's markets

· Prepare and deliver presentations at technical conferences and client meetings at client sites or other locations as specified or necessary

· Identify and recommend new applications and/or new products to drive business growth opportunities & new markets

General Employee Accountabilities

· Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager

· Give manager best advice

· Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified

· Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager

· Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment

· Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws

· Recommend viable improvements proactively

· Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Requirements

• · Bachelor of Science in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience
• · 2 years' related work experience in specifying, designing, commissioning, and/or maintaining industrial drive, motor, PV/ESS automation, and/or control systems for industrial applications
• · Demonstrated knowledge in one or more areas of industrial VFDs, motors, PV/ESS inverters, transformers, switchgear, sensors
• · Demonstrated negotiation skills
• · Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards such as NEC, IEC, IEEE
• · Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• · Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• · Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
• · Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Visio
• · Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, approximately 15%, occasionally with limited notice

Preferred Qualifications

• · Master of science in electrical or mechanical engineering
• · 5 years' related work experience in specifying, designing, commissioning, and/or maintaining industrial drive, motor, PV/ESS automation, and/or control systems for industrial systems applications
• · Advanced knowledge of TMEIC or equivalent manufacturer’s products, tools, architectures, and design concepts
• · Demonstrated extensive knowledge, skills, and experience in the following:
• · motors and drives design and applications for O&G, mining or power generation industries
• · industrial power system design and analysis including load flow, short circuit, coordination, harmonics, and power quality
• · industrial drive and automation industry standards
• · renewable energy systems design and standards
• · Experience in a global company
• · Demonstrated project engineering and/or project management knowledge, skills, and experience
• · Demonstrated successful working relationships mechanical OEM's and end-user clients

Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website

https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.

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