/// Remote /// Application Engineer--LV/MV Power Distribution (35248)
Job Description
A global electrical equipment manufacturer is seeking an Application Engineer to join their team. The purpose of this role is to provide prospective clients with technical consulting during the pre-sales process to support the sales team and better position the company to win project bids. Candidates must possess a strong knowledge of electrical power distribution and management systems in commercial / industrial settings and be able to propose system solutions setting the company’s products and services against competitors in the marketplace. The ideal candidate will have the ability to become a technical advisor to key decision makers in client companies and build long-lasting business relationships.
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Electrical Application Engineer Key Responsibilities:
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- Visit engineering firms to present the company’s products and services to consulting engineers and clients, developing layouts and budget pricing as necessary (travel frequently as needed, ~50%)
- Provide technical support throughout the sales process to make sure each project satisfies the customer’s specifications, frequently meeting with clients to ensure clarity and timeliness, and provide suggestions to increase the company’s chances of winning bids
- Review drawings and specifications for customer specifications and compliance, and maintain quality control and quality assurance standards throughout the pre-sales and execution process
- Develop and maintain a list of accounts and key individuals, while being mindful of the company’s overall growth strategies, targeting electrical consultants and end-users for the company’s products,
- Work with prospective clients to influence project specifications towards the company’s products
- Provide internal input to R&D teams on industry trends, competitors, and customer demand
- Develop technical presentation and documentation material
- Provide estimations and quotations
- Coordinate short circuit and arc flash studies, review relay settings and support field technicians as needed
- Other duties as assigned
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Electrical Application Engineer Qualifications:
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- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
- A minimum six (6) years’ of experience in design, application, or sales of electrical switchgear (circuit breakers, transformers)
- Able to travel frequently as needed (up to 50%)
- Expert knowledge of electrical power distribution, quality, control, reliability, and monitoring
- Experience in business development and account management
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear and concise language
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Other benefits:
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• 100% company paid premiums on health, dental and vision insurances
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• 401K plan with company match
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• Long/short term disability insurance
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• Life insurance
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• Paid vacation
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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for over 25 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.
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We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.