Application Engineer

SEW-EURODRIVE•DeSoto, TX

22h

About The Position

The Application Engineer provides technical assistance and troubleshooting and repair for SEW-EURODRIVE electronic controllers and other electromechanical equipment. The role includes support at customer sites and by phone, inspection and repair of SEW products, and maintaining technical information about SEW-EURODRIVE products and applications. Frequent domestic and overseas business travel is required, including extended overnight stays. The employee may occasionally conduct business during evenings, weekends, and holidays outside normal business hours. The stated annual pay rate is $85,329. A 10% shift premium is paid for second- and third-shift positions. Additional job requirements and responsibilities may be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology, or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience with industrial variable-frequency drives (VFDs).
Ability to read and understand parts lists, catalogs, price books, general factory instructions, and SEW-EURODRIVE customer service procedures.
Ability to understand the nomenclature and number assignments of SEW-EURODRIVE products.
Ability to operate test instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and strip chart recorders.
Experience with AC variable-frequency controllers and servo motor controllers.
Knowledge of various types of PLCs and ability to troubleshoot and modify programs.
Ability to read control wiring diagrams.
Ability to travel frequently, including domestic and overseas travel and extended overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial fieldbus systems such as DeviceNet and Profibus.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and troubleshoot and repair SEW-EURODRIVE electronic and electromechanical products at customer sites.
Provide technical assistance over the phone.
Inspect and repair SEW products.
Catalog and maintain technical information relating to SEW-EURODRIVE products and applications.
Travel frequently on company business to required destinations domestically and overseas.
Frequently stay overnight for extended periods and obtain lodging.
Occasionally conduct business in the evenings, weekends, and holidays outside normal business hours.
Perform other tasks as requested.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, audio, and prescription drug coverage, with a $125 annual reimbursement for eligible vitamins and minerals.
Life insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay, including accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care.
Timely evaluations with potential for a pay increase.
Paid vacation, starting at two weeks of accrual per year and increasing after five and ten years of service.
Twelve paid holidays per year.
401(k) with profit-sharing contribution and a 200% company match on the first 3% deferred.
Additional paid time off for hourly positions, with unused time paid out annually.
Paid parental leave.
Onsite clinic services at no cost to employees.
Education assistance, including student loan repayment and tuition assistance options.
Access to professional counseling resources online.
Wellness program with potential to earn points for awards or gift cards.
Uniforms or uniform subsidies for applicable roles.
Annual subsidy for OSHA-approved safety shoes for applicable roles.
Employee assistance program.