[Remote] Senior Application Engineer- Quotations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation. They are seeking a Senior Application Engineer to provide quotations for Protection/Controls and Automation opportunities, develop customer solutions, and mentor junior personnel.


Responsibilities

  • Utilize commercial and technical knowledge of electrical controls equipment to assist with the preparation of services quotations for services sales efforts a region
  • Provide technical consultation to customers building a trusted advisor relationship
  • Develop and maintain a high technical and commercial competency for relevant offers
  • Must possess the ability to interact with sales teams and customers to obtain the requirements/scope and ensures that the quote is technically compatible by communicating with the Services Sales and Consulting Operations teams
  • Develop and maintain cross functional expertise with all elements of Schneider PCA offers
  • Will be accountable for providing the necessary technical support to the Solution Specialist on Electrical Protection/Control and Automation Systems
  • Ensure all quotations and documents are correctly completed and archived from Solutions Specialist
  • Must work closely with Sales in a team atmosphere to accomplish their sales quotation objectives
  • Work closely with the Customer Product and Services teams on assignment of service request from our sales teams
  • Collaborate with the Solutions Specialist on large or complex quotes
  • Train and mentor others

Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer
  • BSEE or MSEE
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Desire to grow/develop and a passion for customers
  • Self-motivated team player with good time management, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively utilize company software programs/collaborative tools
  • Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
  • Knowledge and experience in electrical products such as Power Controls and Automation equipment

Benefits

  • Medical (with member reward points)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life insurance
  • Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Paid family leaves
  • 401(k) + match
  • Well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs
  • 12 holidays per year
  • 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date)
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date)
  • Military leave benefits

Company Overview

  • Schneider Electric specializes in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. It was founded in 1836, and is headquartered in Rueil-malmaison, Ile-de-France, FRA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.se.com.

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