Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Agave Wire LTD; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the wire and cable sector is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in bridging technical expertise with customer needs, driving innovation, and supporting product development initiatives. You will collaborate with various teams to deliver exceptional engineering support, analyze specifications, and manage new product development from inception to launch. If you are passionate about electrical applications and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a high-performing team dedicated to excellence in the industry.

Benefits

Excellent medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Great Place to Work-Certified

Qualifications

• 5+ years in applications engineering or technical sales support.
• Strong understanding of wire and cable applications and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide application engineering support to customers and sales teams.
• Analyze customer specifications and recommend appropriate products.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD)

Job description

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Join a high-performing team that is revolutionizing the wire and cable industry!

Agave Wire is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Applications Engineer to join our team. This role bridges technical expertise and industry demand, providing advanced engineering support for wire and cable products. The ideal candidate will work closely with customers, sales, operations, and engineering to drive new product development initiatives and provide technical expertise and support on new and existing products. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical professional who excels in solving customer challenges, managing product development, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional engineering support. If you are passionate about electrical applications and enjoy collaborating with customers and teams to provide advanced solutions, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for wire and cable products, providing application engineering support to customers and sales teams.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to understand customer requirements and provide product solutions that meet technical and commercial needs.
• Analyze and evaluate customer specifications, designs, and applications to recommend appropriate products and configurations.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and proposals to customers, illustrating product capabilities, performance, and benefits.
• Assist customers in the integration, installation, and troubleshooting of products to ensure optimal performance.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for product designs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with customer specifications and internal requirements.
• Establish quality requirements for all new product development initiatives (i.e., OEM/customer requirements, regulatory requirements, etc.).
• Collaborate with process engineering, operations, and maintenance on all manufacturing trials of new products to ensure a smooth launch.
• Liaise with process engineering, operations, quality, maintenance, the project management team, and the technology team to drive the new product development process.
• Manage new product development initiatives from inception through the pilot phase at which time products will be handed over to process engineering and operations.
• Lead technical discussions with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve product performance.
• Provide technical training to sales teams, customers, and partners on product applications, features, and industry standards.
• Support testing and validation of products to ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Manage regulatory projects needed for new product development initiatives.
• Support ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) initiatives as they relate to new and existing products.
• Collaborate with marketing on technical data sheets and publications.
• Actively monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for product differentiation.
• Drive initiatives to improve customer satisfaction through innovative technical solutions and superior support.
• Document technical requirements, findings, and recommendations for internal use and customer reference.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Possess

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in applications engineering, technical sales support, or a related role, ideally in the wire, cable, or electrical products industry.
• Strong understanding of wire and cable applications, materials, and performance standards including UL product safety standard experience.
• Experience creating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) for complex product designs.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and engineering tools for design evaluation and analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven ability to develop and implement technical solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Experience working cross-functionally with sales, product development, and manufacturing teams.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, industry events, and trade shows as needed.

Why You Will Want to Join the Agave Wire Team

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• We invest in you with our 401K match!
• Great Place to Work-Certified.

Agave Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Successful candidates will be required to successfully pass drug screening and background checks.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution