Project Application Engineer - (EE26058)

About the role

This role involves defining project system requirements and developing system specifications for the business unit's projects, ensuring high-quality designs and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed system specifications for drive, motor, PV/ESS inverter, transformer, switchgear, sensor, automation, and/or packaging equipment suppliers through collaboration with mechanical original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and end-user clients.
• Ensure "as shipped" systems meet all client requirements as defined in the project contract, including system specifications and performance guarantees, while achieving business goals and objectives.
• Evaluate supplier proposals to determine the best technical and most cost-effective solution for the application.
• Manage equipment costs, recommending cost reductions when feasible.
• Prepare purchase specification and ERP requisition in a timely manner to support the project schedule.
• Conduct detailed design reviews, internally and externally, with suppliers and clients.
• Provide timely technical guidance to internal and external clients and suppliers as required to ensure total project requirements are met.
• Provide technical and costing information for the preparation of technical proposals, using client specifications and knowledge of Company solutions.
• Conduct power system studies to ensure that the existing or proposed system is adequate to meet requirements of new equipment while meeting applicable global and local utility standards.
• Create a network of relationships with clients, mechanical OEM's, and suppliers for successful project execution and to build a pipeline of potential business within the business unit's markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience.
• 2 years' related work experience in specifying, designing, commissioning, and/or maintaining industrial drive, motor, PV/ESS automation, and/or control systems for industrial applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more areas of industrial VFDs, motors, PV/ESS inverters, transformers, switchgear, sensors.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards such as NEC, IEC, IEEE.
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts.
• Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Visio.
• Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, approximately 15%, occasionally with limited notice.

Qualifications

• Master of science in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 5 years' related work experience in specifying, designing, commissioning, and/or maintaining industrial drive, motor, PV/ESS automation, and/or control systems for industrial systems applications.
• Advanced knowledge of TMEIC or equivalent manufacturer's products, tools, architectures, and design concepts.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge, skills, and experience in the following: motors and drives design and applications for O&G, mining or power generation industries, industrial power system design and analysis, renewable energy systems design and standards.
• Experience in a global company.
• Demonstrated project engineering and/or project management knowledge, skills, and experience.