EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university or equivalent in related work experience.

KNOWLEDGE / TRAINING:

• Understands basic motor principles.
• Understands medium to complex level specifications.
• Knowledge of industry standards/ specifications such as NEMA MG1, IEEE 841.
• In-house application programs to secure medium to complex level designs without factory support.
• Moderate understanding of the sales process for Commercial Motor products.
• Moderate understanding of the industry requirements and applications.
• Moderate understanding of OEM’s of the industry assigned.
• Moderate understanding of marketing trends, understanding of legislation and/or environment changes that can affect the business.
• Moderate understanding of competition and their strong/ weak points.
• Able to read, speak, understand and compose clear technical dialog in English.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail to effectively handle and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

EXPERIENCE:

4-6 years of relevant experience.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for an Application Engineer to join our team in Duluth, GA. You will serve as a liaison between the customer, the Direct Sales Force, and all operating departments within WEG Commercial Motors, WEG Electric Corp and or other WEG operation facilities around the globe. This role works in close conjunction with Outside Sales to assist in developing new business opportunities and will engage with customers via virtual and face-to-face visits (some travel to be expected). This role is responsible for coordinating new motor development, quotation proposals and providing technical support for all assigned new business opportunities to ensure that customer requirements, expectations and satisfaction are met.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicates with Field Sales, Customer(s), and factories effectively.
• Develops industry experience (periodicals, internet research, conference participation, site visits, etc.).
• Reviews request for quotations (specifications, emails, phone calls, etc.).
• Leads and takes ownership of the quotation/opportunity by requesting feedback from Sales or directly from customers, when appropriate, and develops a proposal for doing business together.
• Identifies project/customer details vital for determining quotation strategy.
• Compiles an accurate quotation to customers of WEG’s offering.
• Follows minimum pricing guidelines as established by management.
• Identifies opportunities to management when alternate pricing is needed.
• Accurately receives and reviews Purchase Order (as needed).
• Generates order entry material.
• Organizes all quotation/order documentation electronically and hard copies (if needed).
• Other duties and tasks as assigned