Application Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

INTRODUCTION

Join our dynamic team as an Application Design Engineer – MV Drives and be at the forefront of technical innovation and customer success! We're seeking a talented individual who can bridge the gap between complex engineering solutions and customer needs. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence while shaping technical solutions from tender to delivery.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Application Design Engineer – MV Drives is responsible for customer order engineering activities around complex MV Adjustable Frequency Drive systems. The primary responsibilities will be to develop customer specific MV drive system design packages.

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Medium Voltage (MV) Drive Solutions, providing technical guidance and support.
• Own end-to-end execution of MV Drive projects from order entry to delivery and site support.
• Translate customer requirements into compliant technical solutions, integrating CD&E and applicable standards.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to resolve technical queries related to MV VFD designs and specifications.
• Collaborate with design teams to develop schematics, layouts, and bills of materials for customer-specific solutions.
• Drive cross-functional coordination to meet project goals for quality, cost, schedule, and compliance.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring timely closure and continuous improvement.
• Partner with manufacturing to address and resolve production-related challenges.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation in line with company standards.
• Provide post-delivery technical support to ensure customer satisfaction.

Travel: Occasional travel to customer sites to support commissioning or other service activities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What qualifications will make you successful?

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical engineering is required.
• 5+ years of successful and pertinent experience with MV drives &/or MV switchgear.
• Familiarity with basic electrical standards including NEC, UL-347A, UL-347.
• Experience with Computer Aided Drafting software (AutoCad, ProEngineer, Solidworks).
• Ability to effectively design and document drive assemblies given basic conceptual information.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Excellent problem resolution skills.
• Ability to positively interact with marketing and manufacturing personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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LOCAL BENEFITS

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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