Applications Engineer

Job Overview

The Applications Engineer is responsible for providing engineering, technical service, and customer support for the selling/promoting of products or services. This role provides technical expertise to internal and external company resources by providing recommendations regarding company products and their use in a variety of industries and applications. The Applications Engineer is to understand all product features, advantages of each product, how the product is commonly utilized in various applications, and how to troubleshoot common problems seen in the field.

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

• Developing technical and commercial quotations, based on customer specifications, drawings, etc.
• Providing Field Sales support, via technical input and product knowledge, as well as knowledge of commercial considerations.
• Providing technical product application and selection support to external and internal customers.
• Delivering data for product advertising as needed.
• Providing written and/or verbal data and support for construction of maintenance manuals and related information.
• Constructing written descriptions of customer requirements, schematics, electrical markups, etc. enough to allow Order Engineering to correctly select & design to meet customer requirements.
• Acting as in-house product expert for Crane Control products.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience (required)
• Technical background (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, or related field preferred
• Technical Sales and/or Engineering background a plus.
• Ability to work with a team to solve technical or commercial issues is preferred
• Ability to read electrical control schematics and/or mechanical drawings is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service and sales skills.
• Ability to relate technical information to non-technical customers.

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888, our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools and technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.