Sr. Product Engineer

Weg industrias de Venezuela, c.a.; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in the USA is seeking a Sr. Product Engineer for Low Voltage (LV) Motors to support technical issues, product line management, and development of LV Motors.

You will collaborate with engineering, certification, sales, service, and logistics. Moderate travel, mentoring teammates, and participation in industry groups are expected. Requirements include a bachelor’s in engineering and 2+ years in motor-related markets; proficiency with MS Office is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years’ work experience in motor related industry.
• Proven capabilities in Electric Machines industry in roles related to Sales.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals for new product lines through market research, Sales interactions and Customer visits.
• Supports new product development through product launch with Engineering, Certification, Sales, Service, logistics and others.
• Confers with engineers, managers, customer, and others, to discuss the project, prepare documents, or modify schedules.
• Supports marketing and communication efforts of specific product lines, such as industry briefs or product manuals/brochures.
• Develop industry experience (periodicals, internet research, professional memberships, conference participation, site visits, etc.).
• Develops Product specific support tools, training and literature
• Assist LV Motors team members technically or commercially as needed.
• Participates in conference calls and/or customer visits with limited outside sales assistance.
• Gets feedback direct from customers with limited help from the outside sales team.
• Provides technical and commercial training and mentoring to more junior team members, field sales and customers as appropriate.
• Participate with industry groups to further WEG’s position as an influential motor industry leader.
• Moderate travel required to visit customers, Trade Shows, and manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Motor knowledge

Electrical machines

Sales experience

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan. WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

A Note About Applying at WEG

Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry-leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business.

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WEG Electric Corp, a global electric equipment company is seeking an Sr. Product Engineer for Low Voltage (LV) Motors. You will support technical issues, product line management, and product development of the LV Motors business unit. This position is also involved with Certification and Industry Trade groups.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop proposals for new product lines through market research, Sales interactions and Customer visits
• Supports new product development through product launch with Engineering, Certification, Sales, Service, logistics and others.
• Confers with engineers, managers, customer, and others, to discuss the project, prepare documents, or modify schedules.
• Supports marketing and communication efforts of specific product lines, such as industry briefs or product manuals/brochures.
• Develop industry experience (periodicals, internet research, professional memberships, conference participation, site visits, etc.).
• Develops Product specific support tools, training and literature
• Assist LV Motors team members technically or commercially as needed.
• Participates in conference calls and/or customer visits with limited outside sales assistance.
• Gets feedback direct from customers with limited help from the outside sales team.
• Provides technical and commercial training and mentoring to more junior team members, field sales and customers as appropriate.
• Participate with industry groups to further WEG’s position as an influential motor industry leader.
• Moderate travel required to visit customers, Trade Shows, and manufacturing facilities.

Knowledge / Training

• Understands and is competent on large motors, large motor and drive applications/solutions and is knowledgeable about large motor / drive customers and associated markets / industries
• Proven capabilities in the Electric Machines industry in roles related to Sales
• Technical experience and Knowledge of Electrical machines and their applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as Outlook

Experience

• 2+ years’ work experience in motor related industry; or equivalent in related experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from a four-year college or university or university program certificate and

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package.

• paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability
• competitive compensation

You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

WEG Electric Corp. is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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