Application Engineer

The Application Engineer at Switchgear Power Systems supports the design and validation of technical solutions that meet customer specifications and industry standards for switch gear systems. This role collaborates with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, sales, and production, to develop accurate and manufacturable designs, resolve technical issues, and maintain compliance with organizational standards.

This position is intended to serve as a foundational role, providing opportunities to learn from Senior Application Engineers and develop into more specialized positions handling complex and custom projects.

• Attend charter and kickoff meetings alongside Project Managers and cross‑functional teams
• Review customer documentation, including one‑line diagrams and customer‑specific requirements (CSR), to identify gaps or conflicts
• Assist in the creation of clarification documents summarizing discrepancies and seeking customer approvals before moving into detailed design

• Review and approve critical project documents, including component lists, one‑line and three‑line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and data plates
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (NEC, ANSI, IEEE, UL) and customer‑specific requirements
• Coordinate with Electrical & Mechanical Engineering teams to verify design feasibility and maintain design intent throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist in selecting primary and secondary components based on customer requirements and SPS standards

• Serve as the technical point of contact addressing design‑related questions
• Participate in technical discussions and meetings to ensure design alignment and resolve standard technical questions
• Learn and communicate SPS design standards and processes internally and, as experience grows, externally to customers

• Mentor mechanical and electrical engineers aspiring to become application engineers, sharing practical knowledge and best practices
• Coach engineers to boost efficiency and quality through collaborative review and feedback

• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and SPS internal design practices to ensure continuous improvement and compliance
• Document lessons learned and contribute to updates of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
• Proactively seek mentorship and training from Sr. Application Engineers and engineering leadership to prepare for more complex and custom projects

Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Ability to read and understand schematic, one‑line, and three‑line diagrams
• Familiarity with front elevation and mechanical drawings
• Working knowledge of major OEM primary and secondary control components and their applications
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines with attention to detail
• Solid problem‑solving skills

• Knowledge of engineering drawing guidelines and industry standards (e.g., IEEE, UL 891, UL 1558, NEC) – required to develop over time
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Good collaboration skills
• Initiative to learn and stay updated with innovations in the switch gear and manufacturing industries

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related engineering field is required. At least 2 years of electrical/mechanical engineering and CAD design (Solid Works, Solid Works Electrical, and AutoCAD) experience in switch gear or related industry is preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to walk and reach with hands. The employee is frequently required to sit and rarely required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee uses computer keyboards often.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.…