Applications Engineer

Overview

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. The Applications Engineer is a key member of the sales team, bridging technical expertise and practical application to deliver customer-focused solutions. This role supports business growth by identifying opportunities and promoting wire and cable solutions for upcoming projects and ongoing design specifications.

Company context: RSCC Wire & Cable LLC, part of Marmon Holdings (backed by Berkshire Hathaway). The organization emphasizes diverse learning and working opportunities and a culture where employees are empowered to be their best.

• Partner with the sales team to understand customer needs, technical requirements, and develop specifications, solutions, quotations, and technical submittals.
• Provide technical expertise during pre- and post-sales phases, including design, cost estimating, and troubleshooting/resolution.
• Customize products to meet customer specifications and conduct testing/validation to ensure performance and reliability.
• Support new product development by collecting customer feedback and translating project requirements; stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Develop and deliver product demonstrations, presentations, and technical data to communicate value and drive specifications.
• Build and maintain relationships with engineering firms, authorities having jurisdiction, contractors, transit authorities, and OEMs; act as a liaison between customers and internal teams.
• Support competitive intelligence gathering to identify offerings, performance data, and positioning strategies.
• Develop technical documentation, training materials, white papers, case studies, and application notes; collaborate with Product Management and Marketing to create collateral.
• Represent Marmon Electrical at industry conferences and events; travel as needed (typically 40–60%).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with peers, managers, and other departments; perform additional tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with copper and/or fiber wire and cable.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Entrepreneurial, positive, and creative mindset; proven success in managing customer relationships and delivering technical solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-driven mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 60%.

• Ability to work extended hours in a sedentary, computer-based position.
• Must be able to lift and move materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to collaborate in a manufacturing environment and adhere to safety protocols, including wearing PPE; frequent domestic and international travel required.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to sit for extended periods; ability to hear and communicate clearly during meetings and phone conversations.

• Work is performed primarily in an air-conditioned and/or heated office environment.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to protected class. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email  with the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

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