Leviton · 6 hours ago
Application Engineering Manager
Bloomingdale, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expLeviton is a company that builds innovative solutions for electrical, lighting, and energy management needs. The Application Engineering Manager will oversee the Application Engineering department, manage customer relationships, and collaborate across departments to enhance product development and customer satisfaction.
Consumer ElectronicsEnergy ManagementHardwareLightingManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Train, mentor, and facilitate staff assuring all have an opportunity for personal development and advancement. Plans, assigns, and directs work. Appraises performance, rewards and disciplines employees. Manages department budget
Develop and implement key process improvement
Work cross functionally with BU personnel including design engineers, product managers, QC, and others on issues regarding schedule, quality, and customer challenges
Works with sales, customers, and trade groups to understand the technical aspects of the products in the marketplace and drive product improvements
Provide project review, design and the development of testing procedures on new and existing products
Full understanding of data center architecture and cabling topologies with design level expertise
Responds to customer needs, challenges, and issues with possible resolution. Maintains accurate customer complaint reports and reports to the Senior Leadership Team on a regular basis
Driving product feature improvements and facilitate new product development
Develop, conduct, and report product performance results to management on validation testing of new and existing products
Develop instruction sheet content, application notes, and technical bulletins
Produce communication materials to promote and train customers on technical features of Leviton products
Develop presentations and provide training for internal sales and spec. engineers and external customers including contractors, consultants and distributors
Provide customers with layout recommendations based on customer-provided facility drawings
Review customer requirement / specifications and identify proper solutions to meet the requirements
Participating in and contributing to Product Development Initiatives (PDI) and Product Profit Loss (PPL)
Test copper and fiber solutions for specific needs and requirements
Work with fiber cabling systems and polarity options
Provide demonstrations to customer base with knowledge of copper and fiber product lines
Develop tools which aid customers in finding answers to technical queries
Qualification
Required
Copper and fiber background, understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment
Copper and fiber background with understanding of electrical and light transmission
Telecommunication Industry standards knowledge
Visio and Autocad
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related engineering field
Minimum 8 years of technical support, applications, technical sales or engineering experience
Minimum of 5 years in managing engineers
Leadership - Ability to lead, manage, motivate, and mentor team to drive towards success and foster a culture of excellence
Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers, along with internal and external customers and key stakeholders
Attention to Detail - Ensure accuracy in work product, documentation, and processes to maintain high standards
Customer Service - Provide excellent service to internal and external customers
Preferred
Prior experience in design, estimation, and installation of networking products
BICSI RCDD certification
Data Center certification
Benefits
Medical (with an HSA option), Dental, Vision and Rx coverage beginning the 1st day of the month following your start date
401(k) Program with employer matching contributions. Participation begins immediately upon hire; employer match begins after 1 year of service
Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance options
Up to 11 paid Holidays
Up to 18 days Paid Time Off
Volunteer Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Advocacy Program
Bereavement Leave
Additional wellness incentive programs
Company
Leviton
Leviton is a global leader in electrical wiring devices, lighting energy management solutions, networking solutions, security and home automation and commercial data infrastructure products.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1M2013-06-05Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Don Hendler
President and CEO
Daryoush Larizadeh
President
Recent News
2025-08-25
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