Application Engineer - HVS

WEG Electric Corp•Duluth, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVS Application engineer is responsible and accountable for the WEG HVS negotiation process from inception of the RFQ to negotiation close out. WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package.

Requirements

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 and PowerPoint, as well as Outlook
1 to 3 years’ experience as Application Engineer in Electric Machines industry or relevant business experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or university program certificate, or 2 to 4 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

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