Sr. Product Specialist LV Drives & Soft Starters
Listed on 2026-06-06
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Engineering
Sales Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Systems Engineer
Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!
Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan.
WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.
Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry-leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business.
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The Product Specialist & Application Engineer is the owner of the assigned technical products and a quotation specialist for WEG VFD and soft-starter solutions. The role supports the Application Sales Engineering (ASE) team by evaluating request for quotes (RFQs), sizing and applying equipment correctly, and delivering accurate quotes—initially focused on chassis and enclosed panel system drive VFD products, with expanding product responsibility in the future.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as Product Specialist for the assigned chassis and enclosed panel VFD products.
- Support the assigned products from both technical and commercial aspects.
- Support the assigned products from launch, implementation and SAP elements.
- Support the assigned products with PowerPoint training to internal & external customers
- Prepare and deliver timely, accurate quotes in response to RFQs from the ASE team.
- Evaluate customer requirements and recommend compliant technical solutions.
- Size and apply VFD and soft-starter equipment to the proper application.
- Collaborate with Automation Sales Engineers and factory support teams on complex opportunities and technical applications.
- Provide backup support for OEM/BDM quotations as needed to support OEM growth strategy.
- Maintain strong documentation and communication throughout the quoting and technical evaluation process.
- Use SAP / standard business tools (Excel/Word) to support quoting, documentation, and coordination.
Travel
- 10-30% travel periodically as needed for customer / product support or internal training
- Limited travel to customer sites or factory training (commonly not to exceed 2-3 trips/month)
Education
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
Knowledge / training
- Working knowledge of VFDs and soft starters (capabilities, application fit, common options).
- Training/understanding of proper sizing and application of VFD and soft-starter equipment.
- Familiarity with electrical control and power circuits (preferred).
- SAP proficiency and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience
- Hands-on or application/technical support experience with VFD and soft-starter products in quoting, application engineering, sales engineering support, or field/technical service.
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with sales engineering teams and factory/technical support groups.
- Preferred: control panel build exposure, electrical wiring experience (control and power), and basic troubleshooting experience with VFDs/soft starters.
About WEG Electric Corp.
WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses:
Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution,…
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