Application Engineer - Switchgear Solutions

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? 

About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid!

We are looking for an Application Engineer. This position will be based in Wendell, NC.

Overview:

Our team plays a significant role in business generation of Electrification & Automation (EA) Business Unit by preparing comprehensive technical and commercial proposals and solutions that best fits our customer needs, while ensuring competitive pricing. The Engineer will work closely with Siemens Sales to prepare offers supporting customers in the industrial, construction and utility markets on technical, contractual, and commercial issues.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing Customer documents and identifying the best scope of work suited to the Customer application.
• Prepare 2D layout drawings, and in some cases 3D drawings utilizing digital tools to demonstrate the concept of the intended solution.
• Configure the product’s technical attributes using in-house proprietary tools.
• Prepare RFQ packages and work closely with vendors for third party products to secure compliant quotations.
• Complete quote evaluations, put a cost model together, and secure approvals from senior management.
• Develop Customer proposals and engage in discussions with them in support of Sales team.
• Upon winning the project, complete an effective handover to the project execution team.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 year of experience in an EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, or industrial corporate environment
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical Engineering.
• Advanced degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for power distribution applications and the best practices.
• Experience with the design and application of electrical power distribution products and power systems/ power delivery.
• Knowledge of relay P&C schemes, schematics, communication network diagrams.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred 5+ years of experience in the Electrical Power Industry.
• Knowledge and experience with IBC, NEC and NFPA codes and standards for E Houses/Buildings.
• PE/PMP certification is a plus.

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The pay range for this position is $72,400 - $124,100 and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

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