Application Engineer - Controls Products Components

Application Engineer - Controls Products Components

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Position Title:

Components Application Engineer, Controls Products

Location:

Peachtree Corners, GA (Hybrid)

Posted: 3 days ago

This is an Application Engineer role for Circuit Protection & Controls (CP&C). Part of the Siemens Smart Infrastructure operating company, Electrical Products business unit. It is a key technical resource within EP CP&C, reporting directly to the head of Application Engineering. This cross‑functional role involves regular coordination with many departments including Business Segment Heads, marketing, sales, business development leaders, R&D, product management, and application engineering.

• Plan, create and execute technical applications and related documentation for the CP&C segment.
• Provide pre‑sales support for the controls products of the circuit protection and controls portfolio.
• Address customer inquiries and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Assess customer requirements and understand their needs and value for control products.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Technical Assistance, and Sales Engineers to bridge the gap between customer needs and product development.
• Challenge R&D development paths and product qualification requirements to assure safety.
• Challenge Product Management roadmap development and prioritization to align with product improvements.
• Provide remote support, analyze returned products, and troubleshoot on customer sites.
• Assist with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of control products.
• Evaluate and document field nonconformance diagnostics to support future product/solution development needs.
• Develop and track appropriate KPI measures of field improvements for control products using appropriate digital tools.
• Support the creation and deployment of customer‑facing marketing messaging, digital content creation and deployment, trade‑show and event content planning.
• Develop training processes for internal employees and customers.
• Make strong contributions to market introduction, field tests, and training.
• Participate in and lead industry standards committees in the USA and globally.
• Support the development of technical requirement specifications for control product applications.
• Identify and create applicable application instructions and white papers.
• Adapt to new technologies and stay updated with industry trends and advancements in control products.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or engineering management.
• 5 plus years of experience in a professional work environment.
• 3 plus years of successful experience in engineering, product management or related field.
• Knowledge and experience with industrial controls products (relays, contractors, motor starters, communications devices, PLCs, Motor Control Centers) and the selection of these components based on technical requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with relevant standards, including NFPA 70 and UL 508A.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (~20%).
• Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future.

• Advanced degree in engineering or engineering management with an electrical or mechanical focus.
• 5 plus years of successful experience in product engineering and/or product management.
• Knowledge and experience with electrical distribution products, specifically Circuit Breakers (Mini Circuit Breakers, AFCI/GFCI, MCCB, ACB), Electrical Distribution Enclosures (residential, commercial, industrial, critical power).
• Knowledge and experience with relevant component‑level standards, including UL 98, UL 248, UL 489, UL 508, and UL 1077.
• Basic PLC Ladder Logic Experience in TIA Portal, Basic Coding Language in
  
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• Understanding of electrical circuits and industrial controls technologies.
• Strong data analysis, problem solving, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of industrial applications and integration of automation and controls to support them.
• Understanding of communication protocols used in…