Application Engineer II

G&W Electric Co - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Chicago, IL

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

As an Application Engineer II at G&W Electric, you will play a crucial role in determining the technical and commercial requirements of various applications. Your primary responsibility will be to select the appropriate G&W product that meets these requirements, ensuring that both standard and custom equipment are accurately costed. You will be tasked with negotiating price levels and lead times, and effectively communicating these requirements to G&W's Order Management team for engineering and manufacturing processes. In collaboration with the Sales Team, you will develop and present customer sales strategies, working closely with customers and our Engineering team to create custom solutions that satisfy their specific needs. Managing the commercial and technical aspects of customer interactions will be essential, as will building and maintaining strong relationships with internal resources and the Sales Team. You will also be responsible for providing timely and effective verbal and written communication to ensure all parties are aligned. Additionally, you will collaborate with Application Engineering management to enhance department quality, improve throughput, and reduce scrap and rework. This position is integral to G&W Electric's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, as you will be part of a team that strives to deliver safe and reliable electrical solutions globally.

Responsibilities

• Fully determine the technical and commercial requirements of the application.
• Select the appropriate G&W product to meet these requirements.
• Develop accurate cost models for both standard and custom equipment.
• Determine and negotiate price levels and lead times.
• Communicate these requirements to G&W's Order Management team for engineering and manufacturing.
• Partner with Sales Team to develop and present customer sales strategies.
• Partner with customers and our Engineering team to develop custom solutions that satisfy their needs.
• Manage the commercial and technical aspects of the customer.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our internal resources and Sales Team.
• Provide timely and effective verbal and written communication to our internal resources and Sales Team.
• Collaborate with Application Engineering management to improve department quality, throughput and to reduce scrap/rework.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a four-year accredited college.
• A concentration in Power Engineering is highly desired.
• 3 years of experience in an Application Engineering role at G&W Electric.
• 5 years of experience in an Application Engineering role outside G&W.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with switchgear, reclosers, SF6 insulated and dielectric insulated switches.

Benefits

• Engaging work environment that embraces core values and develops talent.
• Challenging opportunities and rewards for excellence.
• Commitment to employee success and innovation.