Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
Advanced technical certifications or professional engineering credentials preferred.
Minimum two years of experience in industrial electrical systems or power quality solutions preferred.
Experience in Data Centers, HVAC, Water/Wastewater, Oil and Gas, or Food and Beverage industries preferred.
Proficiency in Spanish is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
Develop technical knowledge of power quality solutions and variable frequency drive applications.
Present technical aspects of products to sales channels and customers.
Assess customer needs and support qualification of power quality projects.
Provide input to Marketing and Engineering for product development.
Conduct product demonstrations and technical training sessions.
Perform harmonic calculations and create technical specifications.
Collaborate with sales teams on technical sales calls.
Benefits
Remote work flexibility with proximity to a major airport.
Significant travel opportunities within the assigned region.
Engagement with diverse industries and technical challenges.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive innovation.
Opportunity to develop and deliver technical training and materials.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
The Field Application Engineer provides technical expertise and application support for power quality solutions and industrial electrical systems. This role supports regional sales efforts by identifying technical opportunities, delivering customer solutions, and serving as a subject matter expert on MTE products and applications. Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the position collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Applications, and Engineering teams to enhance lead generation, develop technical materials, and support solution-based selling within targeted market segments. The role offers remote work flexibility but requires proximity to a major airport and significant travel within the assigned region.
Key Responsibilities:
The following functions and responsibilities are informative and non-limiting nature. The company reserves the right to add responsibilities as deemed necessary for the management and support of the company.
Develops technical knowledge of power quality solutions, electronic harmonics, and variable frequency drive applications.
Presents technical aspects of company products and solutions to sales channels, customers, and partners.
Assesses customer needs and supports qualification of power quality projects.
Provides input to Marketing and Engineering teams to support product roadmap development and market growth.
Provides technical support to customers including product selection, sizing, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Conducts product demonstrations, technical training sessions, and educational presentations for OEMs, end users, and stakeholders.
Performs harmonic calculations, creates technical specifications, and develops training materials.
Develops technical articles, application notes, and supporting documentation to promote products and services.
Collaborates with manufacturers, distributors, and end users on technical sales calls.
Coordinates customer site visits with Regional Sales Managers to support business opportunities.
Manages travel and operational expenses within the allocated budget.
Performs additional duties as required to support business objectives.
Education/Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
Advanced technical certifications or professional engineering credentials preferred.
Experience
Experience supporting industrial electrical systems, power quality solutions, or variable frequency drives preferred.
Minimum two years of experience in one or more of the following industries preferred: Data Centers, HVAC, Water/Wastewater, Oil and Gas, or Food and Beverage.
Experience supporting technical sales or application engineering functions is preferred.
Experience working with OEMs, distributors, or end users in a B2B environment preferred.
Ability to travel more than 50% within the assigned region, with occasional travel to Latin America required.
Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required.
Hard Skills
Industrial electrical systems and power quality solutions
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) and electronic harmonics analysis
Product sizing, configuration, and troubleshooting
Harmonic calculations and technical specifications development
Technical documentation and training development
Technical presentations and product demonstrations
B2B electrical equipment applications
Solution-based technical sales support
Soft Skills
Communication and presentation skills
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Collaboration and teamwork
Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
