Application Engineer II - G&W Electric
Westmont, IL 60559
About the Job
Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions
Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity
Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.
Application Engineer II
Primary/Essential Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with switchgear, reclosers, SF6 insulated and dielectric insulated switches
Management: No direct reports for this role.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions:
Why join us? G&W enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry
We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees
We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization
Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation
As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent
Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success
As part of our organization, you also help power the world!
G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law
G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity
Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.
Application Engineer II
Primary/Essential Responsibilities:
- Fully 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 and negotiate price levels and lead times
- Communicate these requirements to G&W's Order Management team 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 satisfy their needs
- 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.
- Collaborating with Application Engineering management to improve department quality, throughput and to reduce scrap/rework.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (B
S.) in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from four-year accredited college - A concentration in Power Engineering is highly desired. - 3 years of experience in an Application Engineering role at G&W Electric
- 5 years of experience in an Application Engineering role outside G&W
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills
- Strong computer proficiency
Strong interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with switchgear, reclosers, SF6 insulated and dielectric insulated switches
Management: No direct reports for this role.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions:
- General Office Environment, PC use
- Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
- Stooping
- Standing
Why join us? G&W enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry
We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees
We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization
Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation
As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent
Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success
As part of our organization, you also help power the world!
G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law
G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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