Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, manufacturing a wide range of cables and systems. The Application Engineer will provide technical support to Power Distribution customers in the Southeast United States, working closely with sales and R&D to promote products and develop new customer-centric offerings.
Responsibilities
- Respond sufficiently to all customer enquiries concerning power distribution products in the Southeast United States
- Participate in major quotes and bids with key customers
- Work with Design Engineering to provide product optimizations for new and existing customers
- Provide corrective action reports and responses to quality concerns
- Participate in critical customer SRM meetings and customer scorecard reviews as needed
- Work closely with R&D to develop new products and cost-saving opportunities
- Participate in industry conferences including IEEE Insulated Conductors Committee and Overhead Lines Subcommittee
- Participate in standard development concerning wire and cable including ICEA and ASTM
- Provide guidance as needed to manufacturing to ensure product quality and performance
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical)
- 3-5 years' experience in Engineering, preferably Wire and Cable
- Strong engineering knowledge and background
- Strong computer skills, proficient in Excel
- Ability to participate in cross-functional teams and be an influencer within a matrix organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to think and act LEAN in order to optimize internal processes and customer offerings
- Potential trips to customer locations, manufacturing sites, industry conferences, and trade shows (~25%), company travel policy permitting
- Experience working in power distribution or transmission is a plus
- Willingness to take ownership and drive to success; High energy and urgency level to maintain fast paced environment
- Creative, critical and analytical thinking ability; Passionate, competitive, and tactical in thinking and style
- Displays leadership and the ability to manage projects, proficient in conflict resolution, ability to receive and respond to feedback
- Cross functional Team player who can motivate, energize, and be persuasive
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