Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) · 2 days ago
Switchgear Applications Engineer
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. As a Switchgear Applications Engineer, you will serve as the key technical review and product point person, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of clean orders while working closely with commercial and engineering teams.
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Responsibilities
Review customer plans and specs for use in the RFQ and Order Entry stages, raising any discrepancies with customers through RFI process
Review and redline drawings, suggesting solutions or alternate designs where applicable, to ensure alignment with customer specifications and electrical regulatory body standards, for various regions
Respond to external RFIs in accordance with Service Level Agreements
Provide detailed scope of customer change requests, submit change notices and follow-up to completion and/or escalate if changes may impact beyond a specific deployment
Support post-delivery RFIs through customer/IEM Procore with timely responses and coordinate internal intercept plans where needed
Create customer specific content for technical manuals and documentation, provide revisions for new design iterations
Provide detailed responses to customers’ design engineering submittal feedback in accordance with Service Level Agreements
Proactively interact with clients, vendors and internal teams (sales, field service, commercial, project managers, internal engineering, etc.) to gather information, and resolve issues
Communicate effectively with internal partners and customers, industry contacts (where required), in a timely and professional manner. Ensure all affected departments are well informed and provided with timely updates to open projects/concerns
Provide regular progress reports on assignments, identifying areas of improvement and/or successes
Other duties as assigned
Occasional travel is required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5+ years experience with the application of electrical distribution products and systems
Knowledge and experience in evaluating complex single line diagrams (SLDs) and communication network diagrams, including media and protocols
Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret technical product specifications and applications
Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and CSA standards for low-voltage power distribution equipment
Proficient in both written and spoken English
Excellent communication and employee relations skills
Enthusiasm for learning and growth; proactively identifies opportunities and takes initiative to resolve issues
A problem-solving mindset and the ability to approach challenges constructively
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Proficiency with MS Office 365, Adobe/Bluebeam, AutoCAD, business intelligence software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and ERP systems (experience with Infor is considered an asset)
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Industrial Electric Mfg. is an electronic manufacturing company that provides electrical distribution equipment.
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