Application Engineer

SEW-EURODRIVE•Desoto, TX

10d

About The Position

The Application Engineer provides technical assistance and troubleshooting and repair for SEW-EURODRIVE electronic controllers and other electro-mechanical equipment. The work includes frequent travel to customer sites, as well as providing technical support by phone, inspecting and repairing SEW products, and maintaining technical product and application information. Travel may be domestic or overseas and may involve extended overnight stays and occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work 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 technology, or equivalent, plus 1–3 years of experience with industrial VFD drives.
Ability to read and understand parts lists, catalogs, price books, general factory instructions, and SEW-EURODRIVE customer service procedures.
Ability to understand nomenclature and number assignments for 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.

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 electro-mechanical 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, including extended overnight stays and occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work.
Perform other tasks as requested.

Benefits

Medical insurance including medical, dental, vision, audio, and prescription drug coverage, plus a $125 annual reimbursement for eligible vitamins and minerals.
Life insurance equal to 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.
Student loan repayment and tuition assistance options.
Access to professional counseling services.
Wellness program with the potential to earn points for awards or gift cards.
Uniforms or uniform subsidies for applicable roles.
Annual subsidy for OSHA-approved safety shoes, based on job requirements.
Employee assistance program.