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A global industrial-systems company offering variable-frequency drives, motors, generators, flywheels, photovoltaic and BESS inverters and advanced automation for industrial and energy applications is looking for an Application Engineer to prepare timely, accurate technical specifications supporting large electric motor and drive-system proposals and orders, and to build a network of technical-evaluator relationships with clients and vendors that feeds a pipeline of business in the designated markets.
Frequent domestic and international travel, sometimes at limited notice.
What you'll do
- Prepare technical specifications for fixed- and adjustable-speed motors and AC/DC drive systems to meet clients' RFQ requirements, and communicate them clearly to clients and internal engineering
- Evaluate supplier proposals for the best technical and most economical solution, and support system-integration activities such as e-houses, external transformers, PLCs and instrumentation
- Prepare detailed cost elements at quotation stage, provide technical guidance through to the final commercial proposal, and lead technical proposal development (and commercial proposals for small projects)
- Support system-integration documentation during project execution, design competitive technical approaches to client issues, and prepare component specifications
- Prepare and deliver presentations at technical conferences and client meetings, and review brochures for technical accuracy
- Identify new products and applications, monitor industry trends, and track the competitive environment to provide comparative analyses to commercial and R&D teams
What you'll bring
- A BSc in electrical or automation engineering, or equivalent through education and/or experience
- 2 years' systems or application engineering experience in medium-voltage drives and motor systems; 4+ years with ratings over 10MW for oil and gas, preferred
- Demonstrated success as a contributing member of project teams, with positive leadership, interpersonal, organisational, administrative and communication skills
- Successful working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal and external contacts, plus innovative problem-solving and presentation skills
- Success in client-facing, sales or marketing assignments, preferred, and availability to travel frequently
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