Application Engineer

Sonepar USA • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being 'Powered by Difference' means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. As an Application Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our sales team's efforts to drive Automation and Control growth. This position is specifically tailored for emerging professionals who are eager to learn and contribute to cutting-edge technology solutions. You will receive hands-on training from our experienced application engineers, gaining valuable insights into automation solutions, energy audits, kitting and assembly, on-site engineering services and much more.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering. Electrical engineering is preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, Drives, Sensor setups, etc. is preferred.
• Customer service background is a plus

Responsibilities

• Supporting Industrial end user accounts, systems integrators, panel builders and OEM customers
• Keeping up with new product development and relaying the information to the customer
• Help the Account Manager develop new customer relationships
• Automation and Control growth including PLCs, drives, sensor, HMIs etc
• Keeping up with required vendor training including certification level courses
• Conduct customer training on automation & control products
• Attend training as required by Capital Electric
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree