Application Engineer - Benshaw Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
About the Job
This position is responsible for developing the proposals for Benshaw custom solutions, initiating the kick-off meetings with engineering once the proposals become orders, and high-level project-management of the orders through front-end communications. This position also requires managing all technical communications to support the proposals and the sales team. The select candidate shall be capable of rapidly reviewing multiple specifications, prioritize RFQ’s based on probability of wining, and manage all outside communications. The candidates may also need to travel to support the sales team by providing the technical background on Benshaw products.
Primary Responsibilities:
Established Success Measures
Position Skill and Education Requirements:
Additional Desired Skills:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Works closely with external sales teams and customers to provide application specific designs and solutions
- Identifies and interprets technical requirements, deliverables, dates and other noteworthy programmatic details/constraints
- Determines if the order should be led by a Program Manager
- Reviews contractual terms and conditions and attends bidder’s conferences where applicable
- Prepares total quotation package and provides front end support
Established Success Measures
- Sales volume in accordance with annual operating plan targets
- Order (booking) volume targets
- Price quality targets in support of overall business profitability objectives
- Project quotation completion KPIs and Accuracy Measures
Position Skill and Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent educational experience
- 7-10 years’ experience within application, design, or sustaining engineering or technical sales function
- Ability to design and configure complex systems with limited guidance
- Ability to travel 10% - 20% of time, depending on customer needs
- Familiarity with power electronics equipment including switchgear, soft starters and VFDs.
- Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
Additional Desired Skills:
- Demonstrated applications and/or commercial experience with Medium and Low Voltage Starters and Drives
- Solidworks experience a plus
- Proficient with 2-D and 3-D AutoCAD software
- Experience operating in an electronics manufacturing environment a plus
- Strong technical skills related to electrical engineering and power electronics
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening) and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse group of professionals
- Ability to work independently to complete milestones
- Good time-management skills and ability to set priorities
- Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork
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