G&W Electric

Application Engineer II

G&W Electric$71K — $92K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 3-5 years of experience in Application Engineering at G&W Electric
  • Alternative: 8 years of Application Engineering experience without a degree
  • Ideally holds a concentration in Power Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence to application engineering procedures during onboarding
  • Provide performance feedback on Application Engineer I in training
  • Conduct training and onboarding for new AEs
  • Accurately determine the technical and commercial requirements of applications
  • Select appropriate G&W products to meet application requirements
  • Collaborate with Sales Team to develop customer sales strategies
  • Manage customer commercial and technical aspects

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Health club membership program and reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401 (k)
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Vacation
  • Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
Full Job Description
Application Engineer II

Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, this position plays a critical role within our organization. The Application Engineer II is responsible for the interpretation of customer specifications and. The Application Engineer II analyzes technical specifications and drawings to select the most appropriate G&W product for the application -ranging from simple to complex applications. An appreciation for deep technical knowledge of the product and application are needed to excel in this position as well as an equal balance of negotiation and relationship building skills. The Application Engineer II position builds upon the person's past AE experience by adding a strong teaching and mentoring component.

As an Application Engineer II at G&W, you can develop your skills into several different career paths within the organization. This role provides the necessary foundation to support your career development into other business areas such as product management, field sales, after-market support, management, and operations.

As an Application Engineer II you will:
  • Ensure all application engineering procedures are being followed by AEs during onboarding
  • Provide input to Lead Application Engineer regarding performance of Application Engineer I in training against their job requirements and performance to goals
  • Excellent communication and mentoring skills. Training and on boarding will be an essential part of the workday
  • 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:
  • Holds a Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from four-year College
  • Has 3-5 years of experience in an Application Engineering role at G&W Electric
  • If you have 8 years of experience in an Application Engineering role, that is acceptable without a degree
  • Ideally has a concentration in Power Engineering

What we offer you:

Typical pay is $71,200 - 92,600 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

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Health club membership program and reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401 (k)
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Vacation
  • Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

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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