G&W Electric

Application Eng II

G&W Electric$75K — $90K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in application engineering or related areas, ideally in industrial/manufacturing settings.
  • Experience with switchgear design is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with JDE and Salesforce is beneficial.
  • Demonstrated ability in customer interaction, quotation preparation, and equipment selection.
  • Client-focused with proactive problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Determine and document customers' technical and commercial requirements.
  • Interpret engineering specs and select appropriate G&W equipment.
  • Prepare quotations and bids for engineered packages.
  • Communicate with customers and suppliers to resolve inquiries.
  • Provide technical support to sales, consultants, and customers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects.
  • Interface with Engineering and Product Management on design inquiries.

Benefits

  • Generous Quarterly Bonuses including profit sharing.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including life insurance.
  • One week shutdown during Christmas holidays.
  • Education Tuition Assistance for further learning.
  • Job security with a stable company over 105 years old.
  • Access to a state-of-the-art air-conditioned manufacturing facility.
  • Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs.
  • Opportunities for training and development.
  • Continuous performance feedback and career growth support.
  • Fun company events including holiday parties and bowling nights.
Full Job Description
Application Engineering Specialist II

Working as part of the Inside Sales Team and reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the Applications Engineering Specialist II will work collaboratively with their team to review customer requirements, technical specifications, prepare quotations, and ensure that customer needs are met.

As a Application Engineering Specialist II you will:
  • Determine and document the technical and commercial requirements of the customers application
  • Interpret engineering specifications and select G&W equipment to meet customer requirements.
  • Prepare product quotations and bids for engineered packages
  • Ongoing communication with customers and suppliers to address technical/commercial inquiries
  • Providing technical support and expertise for our outside sales force, consultants and customers
  • Work with cross functional teams on various projects
  • Interface with Engineering and Product Management teams on product design/ capability inquiries.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
  • Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
  • Fully and accurately determine the technical and commercial requirements of the application
      • Select the appropriate G&W product to meet these requirements
      • Develop accurate cost models for both standard and custom equipment
      • Determine price levels and lead times
      • Communicate requirements to G&W's internal teams for engineering and manufacturing
  • Partner with Sales Team to develop and present customer sales strategies
  • Partner with customers and our Engineering team to develop custom solutions that satisfies the application
  • Manage the commercial and technical aspects of the customer
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with our internal resources and Sales Team
  • Provide timely and effective verbal and written communication to our internal resources and Sales Team


We are looking for someone who:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with a preference for Electrical, Mechanical specialization.
  • 3 to 5 Years of experience in an application engineering, inside sales, or related areas preferably in industrial/manufacturing settings.
  • Switchgear design experience would be considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with JDE and Salesforce software is an asset.
  • Proven experience interacting with customers, preparing quotations, selecting equipment or related duties.
  • Is client-centric; proactively anticipates and actions internal customers• needs

What we offer you:

The base salary for this position is between $75,000-$90,000 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program which includes quarterly bonus + profit sharing. This position is highly market competitive.

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Generous Quarterly Bonuses (Quarterly Incentive + Profit Sharing)
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental, health care spending account and paramedical services (paid by employer)
  • Company Holidays (one week shutdown during Christmas Holidays)
  • Education Tuition Assistance
  • Job Security • stable 105+ year company supporting the electrical industry
  • Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
  • Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs
  • Training and Developmental Opportunities
  • Continuous Performance Feedback
  • Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights.
  • And many more•


About G&W Electric

G&W Electric is a manufacturer of electrical equipment for the power industry. The company produces a range of products including switchgear, reclosers, and distribution automation solutions. G&W Electric serves customers in the utility, industrial, and commercial markets. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Learn more about G&W Electric
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1905

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