Application Engineer I - LV and MV Motors

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 US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA, with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana, and Missouri.

About the role

You will provide customer support and development for engineered low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) motors, delivering technical and commercial solutions from the inception of a Request for Quotation (RFQ) through negotiation close-out.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Field Sales, customers, engineering groups, and factories.
• Compile and compose accurate proposals for WEG’s product offerings, reviewing supplied information (specifications, emails, phone calls, etc.).
• Provide technical and commercial training and mentoring to inside sales, field sales, and customers as appropriate.
• Lead and take ownership of quotations/opportunities by requesting feedback from Sales or directly from customers.
• Identify project/customer details critical for determining quotation strategies and competitive strengths/weaknesses.
• Assist LV Motors team members technically and commercially as needed.
• Create medium-complexity working instructions, procedures, SOPs (Standard Operational Procedures), and Customer-Specific Guidelines.
• Participate in conference calls and/or customer visits with limited outside sales assistance.
• Provide guidance to the Order Entry team to ensure accurate order configuration.
• Organize all quotation/order documentation electronically and in hard copy (as needed).
• Follow up with sales teams and customers on open opportunities.
• Perform electrical and mechanical calculations using available engineering software.
• Create technical documentation (datasheets, drawings, torsional analysis) using available engineering software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering (preferred). In lieu of a degree, at least 4 years of relevant work experience with LV and/or MV motors.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Able to read, speak, understand, and compose clear technical dialog in English.
• Understands low to medium-complexity customer specifications.
• Moderate understanding of industry standards such as NEMA MG1 and IEEE 841.
• Moderate understanding of in-house application programs to secure medium to complex designs without factory support.
• Familiarity with SAP programs.
• Understanding of cost and pricing structures for company products.
• Understanding of the sales process for LV & MV motor products.
• Understanding of industry requirements, applications, OEMs, EPCs, and end users.
• Awareness of market trends, legislation, and environmental changes that may impact the business.
• Understanding of competition and their strengths/weaknesses.
• Knowledge of LV and MV WEG motor products, including product scopes.
• Moderate understanding of project management for business development.

Benefits

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package.