Senior Applications Engineer Switchgear Solutions Lead

States Manufacturing LLC

Waco (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

States Manufacturing LLC is seeking an Applications Engineer to deliver advanced technical expertise across sales and project cycles. You will review complex customer requirements, develop engineered solutions, and lead technical discussions to ensure high-quality proposals and support.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and stay current with industry trends and product updates while supporting pre-sales activities and customer meetings.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
  • 5+ years in applications engineering, sales engineering, or related role.
  • Must have design and/or field service experience.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and requirements.
  • Experience supporting complex or engineered-to-order product solutions.
  • Strong communication, customer-facing, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP/CRM/quoting systems.

Responsibilities

  • Review complex customer specifications, drawings and requirements to develop accurate product solutions.
  • Act as technical expert for internal teams and key customers on product capabilities and system applications.
  • Create detailed technical proposals, configurations, and documentation for large or complex projects.
  • Collaborate with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and product management to align solutions with capabilities and customer needs.
  • Suggest alternative designs or cost-effective/custom solutions to meet requirements.
  • Support pre-sales activities including customer presentations and technical Q&A sessions.
  • Troubleshoot advanced application challenges and assist with issues.
  • Mentor junior Applications Engineers and contribute to process improvements.
  • Prepare and review submittals, manuals, drawings and other technical documents.

Skills

Customer-facing communication
Engineering fundamentals
Problem solving
Project management
CAD literacy
ERP/CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
SolidWorks

Job description

States Manufacturing LLC is seeking an Applications Engineer to deliver advanced technical expertise across sales and project cycles. You will review complex customer requirements, develop engineered solutions, and lead technical discussions to ensure high-quality proposals and support.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and stay current with industry trends and product updates while supporting pre-sales activities and customer meetings.

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