What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Applications Engineer position at Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.?
Powering Engineered Solutions Through Technical Project Leadership!
MEPPI’s Critical Power Solutions Division (CPSD) is seeking an experienced Project Applications Engineer II to manage proposals, technical documentation, customer communications, and project execution for both engineered and standard solutions. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers—from proposal development through equipment delivery—ensuring technical accuracy, project alignment, and customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Do
Develop Customer Proposals: Review RFQ information and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to prepare comprehensive quotations, including specification compliance, pricing, Bills of Material (BOMs), cost-of-ownership documentation, drawings, scopes of work, and procedures.
Manage Project Execution: Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans detailing goals, schedules, resource allocation, risk identification, and contingency plans to ensure customer commitments are met within budget.
Provide Application Engineering Support: Deliver technical application engineering support to internal teams and external customers, including onsite service support as needed.
Serve as Customer Technical Representative: Independently represent MEPPI in technical meetings, site walkthroughs, seminars, and presentations to promote CPSD products and solutions.
Deliver Technical Training: Independently provide technical training to CPSD sales channel partners and internal stakeholders.
Track & Communicate Project Status: Monitor and communicate project progress, technical requirements, and customer information; ensure proper documentation storage and transfer in accordance with MEPPI’s quality system.
Recommend Product Solutions: Identify and recommend appropriate CPSD product applications tailored to customer needs and project requirements.
Prepare Technical Drawings: Create, review, and present electrical, schematic, system, and mechanical drawings.
Develop Technical Communications: Prepare written and verbal materials to describe, explain, and promote CPSD products and engineered solutions.
Manage Risk & Cost Exposure: Work with management and internal departments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate MEPPI risk and exposure related to customer and vendor orders; support cost-control efforts.
Lead Factory Witness Testing: Oversee factory witness tests, create and manage agendas, and serve as the lead customer communication point during testing activities.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify cost-improvement opportunities and recommend new product or solution enhancements.
What You Bring
Education & Experience:
At MEPPI, Project Applications Engineers play a vital role in delivering reliable, engineered critical power solutions that support essential infrastructure. As part of CPSD, you will combine engineering expertise with customer-focused project leadership in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment backed by Mitsubishi Electric’s global strength.
About Us
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is a leader in power systems, rail transportation, and critical power solutions across North America. The Critical Power Solutions Division delivers advanced UPS and power quality technologies designed to protect mission-critical operations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MEPPI is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants are considered fairly and without discrimination.
Notice to Agencies and Search Firms
MEPPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will become the property of MEPPI, and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral.
MEPPI’s Critical Power Solutions Division (CPSD) is seeking an experienced Project Applications Engineer II to manage proposals, technical documentation, customer communications, and project execution for both engineered and standard solutions. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers—from proposal development through equipment delivery—ensuring technical accuracy, project alignment, and customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Do
Develop Customer Proposals: Review RFQ information and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to prepare comprehensive quotations, including specification compliance, pricing, Bills of Material (BOMs), cost-of-ownership documentation, drawings, scopes of work, and procedures.
Manage Project Execution: Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans detailing goals, schedules, resource allocation, risk identification, and contingency plans to ensure customer commitments are met within budget.
Provide Application Engineering Support: Deliver technical application engineering support to internal teams and external customers, including onsite service support as needed.
Serve as Customer Technical Representative: Independently represent MEPPI in technical meetings, site walkthroughs, seminars, and presentations to promote CPSD products and solutions.
Deliver Technical Training: Independently provide technical training to CPSD sales channel partners and internal stakeholders.
Track & Communicate Project Status: Monitor and communicate project progress, technical requirements, and customer information; ensure proper documentation storage and transfer in accordance with MEPPI’s quality system.
Recommend Product Solutions: Identify and recommend appropriate CPSD product applications tailored to customer needs and project requirements.
Prepare Technical Drawings: Create, review, and present electrical, schematic, system, and mechanical drawings.
Develop Technical Communications: Prepare written and verbal materials to describe, explain, and promote CPSD products and engineered solutions.
Manage Risk & Cost Exposure: Work with management and internal departments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate MEPPI risk and exposure related to customer and vendor orders; support cost-control efforts.
Lead Factory Witness Testing: Oversee factory witness tests, create and manage agendas, and serve as the lead customer communication point during testing activities.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify cost-improvement opportunities and recommend new product or solution enhancements.
What You Bring
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3–5 years of experience in applications engineering and/or outside technical sales within power quality or power distribution markets
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of UPS systems, power quality equipment, batteries, and/or UPS and distribution switchgear
- Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings and engineering documentation
- Advanced interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally
- Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office
- Experience with CAD tools and ERP business systems
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: MEPPI pays 90% of medical, dental, and vision plan costs
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation accrual after 90 days, plus 12 paid holidays annually
- Career Development: Access to technical training, leadership development, and educational assistance
- Exclusive Employee Perks: Profit sharing, free access to the 24/7 fitness center in Warrendale, PA, and participation in MEPPI’s Wellness Program
At MEPPI, Project Applications Engineers play a vital role in delivering reliable, engineered critical power solutions that support essential infrastructure. As part of CPSD, you will combine engineering expertise with customer-focused project leadership in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment backed by Mitsubishi Electric’s global strength.
About Us
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is a leader in power systems, rail transportation, and critical power solutions across North America. The Critical Power Solutions Division delivers advanced UPS and power quality technologies designed to protect mission-critical operations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MEPPI is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants are considered fairly and without discrimination.
Notice to Agencies and Search Firms
MEPPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will become the property of MEPPI, and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral.