Sr. Product Engineer

WEG Company; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp, a global electric equipment company, is seeking a Sr. Product Engineer for Low Voltage Motors.

You will support technical issues, product line management and development for LV Motors, with involvement in Certification and Industry Trade groups. You will collaborate with Engineering, Sales and Certification teams to drive product launches, create effective training materials, and provide technical and commercial guidance to teammates and customers.

Qualifications

• Understands large motors, drives and applications.
• Experience in Electric Machines industry in sales-related roles.
• Technical knowledge of electrical machines and their applications.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals for new product lines through market research, sales interactions and customer visits.
• Support new product development through product launches with Engineering, Certification, Sales, Service, logistics and others.
• Discuss projects with engineers, managers, customers and others to prepare documents or modify schedules.
• Support marketing and communication efforts of product lines, such as industry briefs or manuals/brochures.
• Develop industry experience via periodicals, web research, professional memberships, conferences, site visits.

Skills

Knowledge of Electric Machines

Motor industry sales

Technical knowledge of Electrical MACH

Large motors & drives

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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.

About The Role

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

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

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.