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Siemens · 1 month ago

Application Engineer - Controls Products Components

Alpharetta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $172K/yr

5+ years exp

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking an experienced Application Engineer for Circuit Protection & Controls who will be responsible for developing and implementing applications to grow the business while collaborating with various departments to address customer needs and technical issues.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingCyber SecurityInternet of Things

No H1B

Responsibilities

The overall responsibility of this position is to plan, create and execute technical applications and related documentation for the CP&C segment

This role will focus on pre-sales support for the controls products of the circuit protection and controls portfolio

Addressing customer inquiries and resolving technical issues in a timely manner

Assess customer requirements and understand their needs and value for control products

Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Technical Assistance, and Sales Engineers to bridge the gap between customer needs and product development

Challenge R&D development paths and product qualification requirements to assure safety

Challenge Product Management roadmap development and prioritization to align with product improvements

The Applications Engineer will provide remote support, analyze returned products, and troubleshoot on customers' sites

Assisting with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of control products

Evaluate and document field nonconformance diagnostics to support future product/solution development needs

Develop and track appropriate KPI measures of field improvements for control products using appropriate digital tools

Support the creation and deployment of customers facing marketing messaging, digital content creation and deployment, tradeshow and event content planning

Develop training processes for internal employees and customers

Make strong contributions to market introduction, field tests, and training

Participate in and lead industry standards committees in the USA and globally

Support the development of technical requirement specifications for control product applications

Identify and create applicable application instructions and white papers

Adapt to new technologies and stay updated with industry trends and advancements in control products

Qualification

Electrical engineeringIndustrial controls productsProduct managementPLC Ladder LogicData analysisCommunication protocolsProduct Lifecycle ManagementCross Functional ExperienceSAPTableauSiemens COMPAS toolSalesforce.comSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or engineering management

5 plus years of experience in professional work environment

3 plus years of successful experience in engineering, product management or related field

Knowledge and experience with industrial controls products (relays, contactors, motor starters, communications devices, PLCs, Motor Controls Centers) and the selection of these components based on technical requirements

Knowledge and experience with relevant standards, including NFPA 70 and UL 508A

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (~20%)

Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred

Advanced degree in engineering or engineering management with an electrical or mechanical focus

5 plus years of successful experience in product engineering and/or product management

Knowledge and experience with electrical distribution products, specifically Circuit Breakers (Mini Circuit Breakers, AFCI / GFCI, MCCB, ACB), Electrical Distribution Enclosures (residential, commercial, industrial, critical power)

Knowledge and experience with relevant component-level standards, including UL 98, UL 248, UL 489, UL 508, and UL 1077

Basic PLC Ladder Logic Experience in TIA Portal, Basic Coding Language in C

Understanding of electrical circuits and industrial controls technologies

Strong data analysis, problem solving, and presentation skills

Demonstrated understanding of industrial applications and integration of automation and controls to support them

Understanding of communication protocols used in control systems, such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, or Profibus

Advanced experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Cross Functional Experience with related functions and / or organizations

Experience with SAP, Tableau, Siemens COMPAS tool, Siemens Industry Mall, SiePrice and SieSales (SaleForce.com)