Application Engineer III
About The Position
Application Engineer III Reporting to the Lead Application Engineer, this position plays a critical role within our organization. The Application Engineer III is responsible for the interpretation of complex customer specifications. This position analyzes technical specifications and drawings to select the most appropriate G&W product for the application/customer needs. Our custom engineering capabilities allow for creative solutions that allow us to satisfy nearly any application. An appreciation for deep technical knowledge of the product and application is needed to excel in this position as well as relationship building skills. This role provides guidance and instruction to less experienced Application Engineers on technical requirements, product knowledge, engineering standards, procedures and policies. The Application Engineer III role at G&W provides a strong foundation for career growth across G&W Electric, supported by structured training, recognition, and advancement opportunities As an Application Engineer III you will: Ensure all application engineering procedures are being followed by AEs during onboarding Provide timely and effective verbal and written communication to our internal resources and Sales Organization Understand and follow all departmental policies and procedures Meet monthly team KPI targets Able to independently quote all complexity level opportunities for all product families including standard Power Grid automation. Able to quote non-standard Power Grid Automation opportunities with support from Sr. AE Accurately determine the technical and commercial requirements of high complexity quotes Assist AE I and AE II with technical and commercial requirements and participate in specification reviews when necessary Select the appropriate G&W product to meet the requirements Develop accurate cost models for both standard and custom equipment Have an in-depth understanding of commercial aspects of bids, including competitive gross margin levels, lead times, and overall application Able to interpret three-line/single-line diagrams to identify requested products and recommend additional suitable G&W solutions Communicate these requirements to G&Ws internal teams for engineering and manufacturing Partner with customers and our Engineering team to develop custom solutions that satisfy the application Build and maintain strong relationships with our internal resources and Sales Organization Assist Sr. AE with onboarding of new Application Engineers Assist Sr. AE and/or Lead AE with departmental and cross functional improvement initiatives When opportunities arise, travel with the Sales team to help deepen Applications understanding
Requirements
- Holds a Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from four-year College
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Application Engineering role
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills
Nice To Haves
- Ideally has a concentration in Power Engineering
Responsibilities
- Ensure all application engineering procedures are being followed by AEs during onboarding
- Provide timely and effective verbal and written communication to our internal resources and Sales Organization
- Understand and follow all departmental policies and procedures
- Meet monthly team KPI targets
- Able to independently quote all complexity level opportunities for all product families including standard Power Grid automation.
- Able to quote non-standard Power Grid Automation opportunities with support from Sr. AE
- Accurately determine the technical and commercial requirements of high complexity quotes
- Assist AE I and AE II with technical and commercial requirements and participate in specification reviews when necessary
- Select the appropriate G&W product to meet the requirements
- Develop accurate cost models for both standard and custom equipment
- Have an in-depth understanding of commercial aspects of bids, including competitive gross margin levels, lead times, and overall application
- Able to interpret three-line/single-line diagrams to identify requested products and recommend additional suitable G&W solutions
- Communicate these requirements to G&Ws internal teams for engineering and manufacturing
- Partner with customers and our Engineering team to develop custom solutions that satisfy the application
- Build and maintain strong relationships with our internal resources and Sales Organization
- Assist Sr. AE with onboarding of new Application Engineers
- Assist Sr. AE and/or Lead AE with departmental and cross functional improvement initiatives
- When opportunities arise, travel with the Sales team to help deepen Applications understanding
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401 (k)
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Vacation
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
