Point Eight Power · 20 hours ago
Application Engineer
Belle Chasse, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$78K/yr - $123K/yr
5+ years expPoint Eight Power is a company that delivers technical expertise and customer service to the electrical infrastructure industry. The Application Engineer role involves providing technical leadership, supporting project execution, and ensuring quality standards while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Kay W.
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical advisor to internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate specifications and error-free designs
Collaborate with account managers and internal stakeholders to define technical scope and complete project charters
Participate as a subject matter expert in RFQ reviews and preliminary and secondary specification reviews to identify technical risks, material constraints, and potential schedule impacts
Develop, document, and present detailed value-engineered solutions based on project drawings, technical specifications, and customer requirements, balancing performance, cost, schedule, and manufacturability
Review project quotation packages to ensure technical accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery to customers
Develop and review preliminary datasheets during the RFQ stage; finalize project datasheets prior to design kickoff
Ensure quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle by advising engineers, designers, project managers, and purchasing teams on drawings and bills of material (BOMs)
Coordinate with Project Management to establish key project milestones (e.g., OFA drawings, ship dates) and finalize bills of material (BOMs)
Act as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams—including engineering, estimating, and operations—to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent information flow
Engage operations and manufacturing teams to evaluate design impacts on manufacturability, serviceability, and field support
Review and submit drawings to customers, ensuring designs meet contractual specifications, and support a positive customer experience
Collaborate with designers and senior engineers to develop, maintain, and continuously improve standardized engineering processes, tools, and guidelines under the direction of the Director
Performance objectives and metrics are aligned with the company’s Strategic Plan and Business Management System
All employees are jointly accountable for achieving organizational objectives and are expected to operate in accordance with established policies, procedures, and quality systems
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Must reside in or near Belle Chasse, LA, Bay St. Louis, MS, Westchester, PA, Stone Mountain, GA or Brookston, IN
5+ years of electrical power systems application experience (up to 38 kV) in Marine, Heavy Industrial, or Oil & Gas environments, including: Switchgear, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Generators and Motors, Power Factor Correction, Circuit Breakers, Fuses, and Reclosers, Transformers, Protective Relays and Protection Schemes, UPS and Battery Systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Automation systems (SCADA, DCS, HMI, IEDs)
Working knowledge of applicable standards, including NEC, NFPA 70E, NEMA, IEEE, IEC, UL/CSA, and ANSI C37
Technical Expertise: Strong practical knowledge of electrical power systems engineering, design tools, and production processes
Analytical Skills: Ability to independently identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues while adhering to established procedures and ethical standards
Manufacturing Insight: Understanding of materials, production methods, quality control, and cost considerations
Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management, CRM (Salesforce), and ERP/accounting systems (e.g., AS400)
Communication Skills: Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret technical and regulatory documents and present complex information to customers and senior leadership
Mathematical Skills: Advanced mathematical aptitude, including statistical and algebraic problem-solving
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Electrical power system modeling using SKM software
Company
Point Eight Power
Point Eight Power, a Mission Critical Group Company, delivers the best in class generator control and power distribution systems serving mission critical industries, including data center, marine, O&G and energy.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
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