Senior Application Engineer

We are looking for Sr. Applications Engineer – Medium Voltage AC, Large Drive Systems to join our team at Innomotics.

Motors and drives are our business, redefining reliable motion from check-time per day to uptime per lifecycle, from simply on/off to everything smart in between. Our most powerful engine: more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, colleagues. For them, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion – in e-motion. We are the “we” in power – and we can empower you.

The role.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our collaborative team, working on the No.1 selling medium voltage drive worldwide and in North America. The Application Engineer position will follow customer requirements, specifications, and proposals to customize air and water cooled VFDs for the customer’s application.

Responsibilities:

1. Implement (individually or as member or leader of an engineering team) customized production orders under minimum supervision, using product design guides and guidelines, industry standards and best engineering practices.
2. Provide engineering expertise to drafters/designers on customized production orders.
3. Provide engineering support for Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Field Service and Quality Assurance groups during project cycle up to and including commissioning.
4. The engineer will be responsible to provide technical support during the startup of the new product for field service personnel, after factory testing has concluded.
5. Engineer will work with customers, sale reps, vendors, program managers, and field service personnel.
6. Provide technical content for Customized Product manuals.
7. Attend or lead design reviews both internally and with customers to resolve technical and programmatic issues.
8. Provide support to other company functions during the manufacturing process to bring designs to completion. These functions include operations, procurement, planning, program management, test, outside vendors, etc.
9. Provide support to customers and the Customer Service group to maintain existing designs and resolve customer field issues.
10. Participate and perform action items as a team member.

Your profile.

Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field required.

A minimum of 5 years of industrial experience with direct experience in power electronics, VFDs (AC/DC), and electrical machinery. Field service/engineering background a plus.

Must have general knowledge of industrial controls, including relay logic, etc. working in an engineering role for a large electrical equipment manufacturer.

Must understand variable frequency drives and their applications.

Ability to read schematics and interpret customer specifications.

Strong organization and excellent time management skills.

Possess a familiarity with and follow all engineering policies and procedures.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal and external contacts.

Digital literacy required, including Microsoft Office.

Proven ability to learn Customers’ processes and incorporate relevant improvements into design.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience:

1. Medium Voltage Experience with motors, drives or switchgear.
2. Familiar with PLC logic.
3. Knowledge and use of EPLAN drawing software.
4. Knowledge of SAP.
5. Knowledge of Teamcenter.
6. Working in a high paced production environment.

What we offer.

At Innomotics, we are committed to an ownership culture, in which every employee takes personal responsibility for our company’s success. We apply lean principles and seek to continually improve our processes and customers’ experience.

Why you’ll love working at #TeamInnomotics:

1. Competitive compensation based on qualifications.
2. Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, first day of employment.
3. Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match).
4. Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
5. Education and tuition reimbursement programs available.
6. Flexibility to work remote a few days a week.
7. Paid parental leave.

Make your mark in our exciting world. #JoinReliableMotion #TeamInnomotics

As an equal-opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.