Position Summary:
The Field Application Engineer provides technical expertise and application
support for power quality solutions and industrial electrical systems. This role
supports regional sales efforts by identifying technical opportunities,
delivering customer solutions, and serving as a subject matter expert on MTE
products and applications. Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the
position collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Applications, and Engineering teams
to enhance lead generation, develop technical materials, and support
solution-based selling within targeted market segments. The role offers remote
work flexibility but requires proximity to a major airport and significant
travel within the assigned region.
Key Responsibilities:
The following functions and responsibilities are informative and non-limiting
nature. The company reserves the right to add responsibilities as deemed
necessary for the management and support of the company.
Develops technical knowledge of power quality solutions, electronic
harmonics, and variable frequency drive applications.
Presents technical aspects of company products and solutions to sales
channels, customers, and partners.
Assesses customer needs and supports qualification of power quality projects.
Provides input to Marketing and Engineering teams to support product roadmap
development and market growth.
Provides technical support to customers including product selection, sizing,
configuration, and troubleshooting.
Conducts product demonstrations, technical training sessions, and educational
presentations for OEMs, end users, and stakeholders.
Performs harmonic calculations, creates technical specifications, and
develops training materials.
Develops technical articles, application notes, and supporting documentation
to promote products and services.
Collaborates with manufacturers, distributors, and end users on technical
sales calls.
Coordinates customer site visits with Regional Sales Managers to support
business opportunities.
Manages travel and operational expenses within the allocated budget.
Performs additional duties as required to support business objectives.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law.
Qualifications
Education/Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
Advanced technical certifications or professional engineering credentials
preferred.
Experience
Experience supporting industrial electrical systems, power quality solutions,
or variable frequency drives preferred.
Minimum two years of experience in one or more of the following industries
preferred: Data Centers, HVAC, Water/Wastewater, Oil and Gas, or Food and
Beverage.
Experience supporting technical sales or application engineering functions is
preferred.
Experience working with OEMs, distributors, or end users in a B2B environment
preferred.
Ability to travel more than 50% within the assigned region, with occasional
travel to Latin America required.
Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required.
Hard Skills
Industrial electrical systems and power quality solutions
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) and electronic harmonics analysis
Product sizing, configuration, and troubleshooting
Harmonic calculations and technical specifications development
Technical documentation and training development
Technical presentations and product demonstrations
B2B electrical equipment applications
Solution-based technical sales support
Soft Skills
Communication and presentation skills
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Collaboration and teamwork
Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
Adaptability and flexibility
Customer focus
Initiative and self-direction
Strategic thinking