Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Benshaw, Inc. is a manufacturer of motor controls and drives. The Applications Engineer develops proposals for custom solutions, supports sales teams and customers with technical communications, initiates engineering handoffs for awarded orders, and provides front-end project management and quotation support.
Responsibilities
- Works closely with external sales teams and customers to provide application specific designs and solutions
- Identifies and interprets technical requirements, deliverables, dates and other noteworthy programmatic details/constraints
- Determines if the order should be led by a Program Manager and, if so, coordinates handoff and provides support
- Reviews contractual terms and conditions and attends bidder’s conferences where applicable
- Prepares total quotation package and provides front end support
- Maintains CRM and quote logs for all proposals and key accounts, and provides KPI information for regular business reviews
- Provides key insights and guidance to Program Management, commercial teams, and customers regarding product configuration, standardization, and front-end process optimization
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent educational experience
- 3-5 years' experience within application, design, or sustaining engineering or technical sales function
- Ability to design and configure complex systems with limited guidance
- Ability to travel 10% - 20%, depending on customer needs
- Familiarity with power electronics equipment including switchgear, soft starters and VFDs
- Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening) and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of professionals
- Ability to work independently to complete milestones
- Good time-management skills and ability to set priorities
- Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork
- This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis, without restriction and without the need for current or future visa sponsorship
- Demonstrated applications and/or commercial experience with Medium and Low Voltage Starters and Drives
- Strong technical skills related to electrical engineering and power electronics
- Proficient with 2-D and 3-D AutoCAD software
- SolidWorks experience a plus
- Experience operating in an electronics manufacturing environment a plus
Benefits
- Remote work within the United States
- Medical, vision and dental benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
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