Application Engineer

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years relevant experience
• Experience supporting switchgear products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with medium‑voltage power distribution, including switchgear and transformer applications
• Ability to analyze customer’s technical specifications & single line diagrams, apply appropriate product offerings to meet the customers’ expectations in cost-effective and timely manner, offer alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office tools and willingness to learn product configuration/pricing applications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Visio, or similar 2D layout tools

Job Description:

We are seeking an Applications Engineer to support business growth within the EA Business Unit by delivering competitive, customer‑focused technical and commercial solutions. In this role, you will partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and PMO to develop proposals for customers across industrial, construction, and data center markets.

This role may be converted to a remote position based on experience and qualifications, with occasional travel to Wendell for trainings, workshops, and key meetings

You’ll make an impact by:

• Translating customer specifications, drawings, and requirements into optimized technical solutions and scopes of work
• Developing layouts, single‑line diagrams, and cost models to support competitive, value‑engineered proposals
• Leading technical evaluations and vendor selections, including RFQs for third‑party equipment
• Partnering with Sales and Business Development to support customer discussions, negotiations, and proposal presentations
• Ensuring a smooth handover from bid to execution by collaborating closely with PMO and cross‑functional teams