Application Engineer - Controls Products Components

• Alpharetta - Georgia - United States of America
• Atlanta - Georgia - United States of America
• Norcross - Georgia - United States of America
• Peachtree Corners - Georgia - United States of America
• Sandy Springs - Georgia - United States of America

Position Title: Components Application Engineer, Controls Products

Location: Peachtree Corners, GA (Hybrid)

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This is an Application Engineer role for Circuit Protection & Controls (CP&C). It is part of the Siemens Smart Infrastructure operating company, Electrical Products business unit. This position is a key technical resource within EP CP&C, reports directly to the head of Application Engineering. This is a cross-functional role that will involve regular coordination with many departments including but not limited to Business Segment Heads, marketing, sales, business development leaders, R&D, product management and application engineering, both with CP&C and with adjacent segments and business units.

This is an ideal role for a highly motivated, experienced technical with marketing insights in the electrical products industry, or for an individual with an engineering, automation or industrial controls background who has a strong technical aptitude and experience in articulating applications and value proposition messaging. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing applications associated with resources to grow the CP&C business.

If this unique profile resonates with you, we have an opportunity for you to join the Application Engineering team.

You will make an impact with the following 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.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or engineering management.
• 5 plus years of experience in professional work environment.
• 3plus 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 Qualifications:

• 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).

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Benefits and Perks:

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $100,450 - $172,200. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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