Application Engineer - Energy

Weg Electric Corporation - Duluth, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Duluth, GA

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking a Senior Energy Application Engineer to join our team in Duluth, Georgia. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the Energy negotiation process from the initial Request for Quotation (RFQ) to the final negotiation closeout. This position requires effective communication with Field Sales, customers, and factories to ensure a smooth and efficient process. You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the application, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and customer interactions, which are crucial for success in this role. As a Senior Energy Application Engineer, you will develop your industry experience through various means such as reading periodicals, conducting internet research, participating in conferences, and making site visits. You will review requests for quotations, which may include specifications, emails, and phone calls, and take ownership of the quotation process by soliciting feedback from Sales or directly from customers when necessary. Identifying project and customer details will be vital for determining the quotation strategy, and you will compile accurate quotations based on WEG's offerings. You will be expected to adhere to minimum pricing guidelines established by management and identify opportunities for alternative pricing when needed. Additionally, you will accurately receive and review Purchase Orders, generate order entry materials, and organize all quotation and order documentation both electronically and in hard copies if required. You will also assist the Project Coordinator or Manager with technical or commercial needs as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Field Sales, Customer(s), and factories effectively
• Demonstrate an understanding of the application, the OEMs, customer visits, etc.
• Develop industry experience through periodicals, internet research, conference participation, and site visits
• Review requests for quotations including specifications, emails, and phone calls
• Lead and take ownership of the quotation/opportunity by requesting feedback from Sales or directly from customers
• Identify project/customer details vital for determining quotation strategy
• Compile an accurate quotation to customers of WEG's offering
• Follow minimum pricing guidelines as established by management
• Identify opportunities to management when alternate pricing is needed
• Accurately receive and review Purchase Orders as needed
• Generate order entry material
• Organize all quotation/order documentation electronically and in hard copies if needed
• Assist Project Coordinator / Manager technically or commercially as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• 1 to 3 years' experience as Application Engineer in Electric Machines industry or relevant business experience
• Proven capabilities in the Electric Machines industry in roles related to Application Engineering
• Technical experience and knowledge of Electrical machines and their applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• Pleasant work environment