Application Engineer - HVS

About the role

The HVS Application Engineer is responsible and accountable for the WEG HVS negotiation process from inception of the RFQ to negotiation close out.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Field Sales, customers, and factories effectively.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the application, the OEMs, and conduct customer visits.
• Develop industry experience through periodicals, internet research, conference participation, and site visits.
• Review requests for quotations (specifications, emails, phone calls, etc.).
• Lead and take ownership of the quotation/opportunity by requesting feedback from Sales or directly from customers, when appropriate.
• Identify project/customer details vital for determining quotation strategy.
• Compile an accurate quotation to customers of WEG’s offering.
• Follow minimum pricing guidelines as established by management.
• Identify opportunities to management when alternate pricing is needed.
• Accurately receive and review Purchase Orders (as needed) and generate order entry material.
• Organize all quotation/order documentation electronically and in hard copies, if needed.
• Assist Project Coordinator/Manager technically or commercially as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, or a university program certificate, or 2–4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship is provided.

Knowledge & Training

• Proven capabilities in the electric machines industry in roles related to application engineering.
• Technical experience and knowledge of electrical machines and their applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• 1–3 years’ experience as an Application Engineer in the electric machines industry or relevant business experience.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world, producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the capital‑goods sector, with five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings, Transmission & Distribution. The company provides global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The U.S. corporate office is located in Duluth, GA, with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana, and Missouri, and over 30 thousand employees worldwide. www.weg.net

Benefits

• Pleasant work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package.