Siemens · 6 hours ago
Sr Applications Engineer - Switchgear Proposals
Wendell, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expSiemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to prepare technical and commercial proposals for the Electrification and Automation Business Unit, ensuring competitive pricing and collaborating with various teams to meet customer needs.
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Responsibilities
Review of Customer specifications, commercial/technical documents, product requirements
Identify and define preliminary scope of work for a complete solution that fits the Customer specifications
Prepare layout and single line drawings at a minimum, to demonstrate the idea of the intended scope of work
Collaborate with Engineers within the Business Unit to generate technical solutions for the Siemens suite of products
Prepare RFQ packages for third party products and work closely with Procurement team to secure the quotations (Battery Systems, MV/LV Transformers, metering cabinets, Control Panels, among others)
Perform quote evaluations of all the quotations received and make technical recommendations to the design and the vendor choices
Develop the cost model for the quotation using product configurator tools and secure approvals from the senior management
Prepare Customer-facing proposal for Medium Voltage Switchgear and bundle proposals with Medium Voltage Switchgear and third party products when applicable
Engage in Customer discussions by supporting the Business Development and Sales teams
Collaborate with internal departments and Sales teams to negotiate and secure contracts
Work closely with the PMO team for an efficient and effective handover of the project from the Bid Phase to the Project execution phase, upon winning the project
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
5+ years relevant experience
Ability to analyze customer's technical specifications & single line diagrams, apply appropriate product offerings to meet the customers' expectations in cost-effective and timely manner, offer alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs
Basic financial knowledge to understand and participate in ongoing business planning and support the product as well as project lifecycle management processes
Excellent collaboration, leadership, and decision-making skills in a team environment, and demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks while maintaining excellent customer service
Excellent communications skills to effectively and accurately communicate with internal and external customers
Ability to identify market trends and using this information, work closely with Marketing and Technology to create and justify projects to close the identified gaps
Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office tools and willingness to learn product configuration/pricing applications
Travel Required – Less than 10%
Preferred
Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for power distribution applications and the best practices. In specific for Medium Voltage switchgear and Transformers applications
Experience in the design and application of electrical distribution products with a focus on medium voltage metal clad, metal enclosed switchgear products and/or Transformers
Knowledge and experience evaluating Single line drawings, schematics, relay protection & control schemes, communication network diagrams and related engineering documents
Experience with Electrical and 2D Layout drawing tools such as AutoCad, Visio, etc
1-2 years engineering experience in an EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, industrial corporate environment or similar. Advanced degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience
Company
Siemens
Siemens empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids.
10001+ employees
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