ABB · 6 hours ago
Field Application Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expABB is a global market leader in electrification solutions, and they are seeking a Field Application Engineer to support their Electrification business in the Louisiana trade area. In this customer-facing role, you will provide technical support to engineers and end users, helping ABB products achieve preferred status in project specifications while collaborating closely with the local sales team.
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Hiring Manager
Tawnya Peck Wickli
Responsibilities
Collaborate with consultant, end user, utility and EPC/DBC engineers to define electrical project needs, supply design assistance, product selection, value engineering, budgeting & provide education on ABB solutions to gain acceptance of the same into project specifications
Review and assess project specifications and end-user customer requirements to deliver electrical solutions including one-line electrical diagrams, schematic diagrams, lay-out & equipment drawings, equipment specifications and project budget pricing for Low and medium voltage applications
Develop accurate estimates of the electrical project budget plan for designers, and incorporating best practices
Provide local support in the following products and applications: MV/ LV switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, motor control, power monitoring, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), automatic transfer switches (ATS), paralleling switchgear (PSG), generator circuit breakers and more
Have a working knowledge of short circuit, coordination and arc flash mitigation concepts and the ability to illustrate their benefit via tools such as SKM or Easy Power
Create and edit presentations for Lunch & Learns and regularly use SFDC
Educate customer and confidently present complex technical concepts to engineers, contractors and users
Share customer feedback on new product opportunities, product gaps, and market trends with commercial and product management leadership. Act as a Product Champion in your area
Be willing to travel ~25% of the time and visit customers in local area regularly
Blend of power systems design and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to engineers, account managers, contractors, and channel partners
Self-motivated to learn about all ABB products/solutions and their value propositions in EL
Enjoys problem-solving and has a customer development mindset
Team player who can build internal relationships and earn the trust of account managers, peers, and product and factory resources
Time management & priority setting will be a challenge with many groups looking for internal and external technical support
Self-directed & accountable – must be able to set daily/ weekly objectives without daily direction
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in engineering; preferably electrical with a minimum of five years of experience in the electrical distribution industry
Strong interpersonal skills. Able to consider multiple viewpoints and resolve technical issues
Fluent in English; speaking and writing
Enjoy problem solving and new customer development
Self-starter - accountable for results and able to work without detailed direction
Ability to multi-task effectively on projects and assignments
Proficient use of Microsoft Word, PPT, Excel, Visio
Capability to establish and nurture partnership relationships with the regional engineering consulting community is required
Preferred
Previous field, plant or design engineering in electrical power systems at major oil and gas companies, electric utilities or industrial facilities
Knowledge of industry codes and standards; ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, UL
Benefits
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Company
ABB
ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.55MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2023-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $545.85M
2013-09-23Grant· $2.7M
2001-04-06IPO
Leadership Team
Morten Wierod
CEO
Håvard Devold
Vice President, Market Development, Country Technology manager
Recent News
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