Applications Engineer

Roanoke, VA:
Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a skilled Applications Engineer to define project system requirements and develop system specifications for Variable Speed Drive applications to industrial systems projects.

• Develop detailed system specifications through collaboration with mechanical original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and end-user clients, per the contract and global industry standards, to ensure high quality designs and on-time delivery for the following:

  • Low and/or medium voltage variable frequency drives for new and/or retrofit projects.

  • Incoming panels, harmonics filter panels, and output reactor panels.

• Troubleshoot low and medium voltage, AC and DC variable frequency drive application issues at client sites as assigned.

• Create electrical circuit drawings to ensure a design that meets project requirements and quality standards.

• Provide timely technical guidance to internal and external clients and suppliers as required to ensure total project requirements are met.

• Develop and maintain processes and procedures to support the configuration and tuning of VFDs.

• Ensure “as shipped” systems meet all client requirements as defined in the project contract, including system specifications and performance guarantees, while achieving business goals and objectives.

• Perform development related tasks for drive features or applications for new and existing VFDs as assigned.

• Evaluate supplier proposals to determine the best technical and most cost-effective solution for the application.

• Manage equipment costs, recommending cost reductions when feasible.

• Prepare purchase specifications and ERP requisitions in a timely manner to support the project schedule.

• Conduct detailed design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and clients.

• Provide technical and costing information for the preparation of technical proposals using client specifications and knowledge of company solutions.

• Provide technical consultation to assist clients in specifying solutions to technology challenges that result in projects for the company.

• Provide project management services as assigned.

• Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager.

• Give manager best advice.

• Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified.

• Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager.

• Exemplify Company Core Values:
  Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment.

• Comply with all company policies, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws.

• Recommend viable improvements proactively.

• Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• 2 years’ related work experience in specifying, designing, commissioning, and/or maintaining low and/or medium voltage variable frequency drives.

• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts.

• Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility.

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Visio.

• Ability to climb and work on cranes at heights up to approximately 175 feet occasionally.

• Availability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 15%, occasionally with limited notice.

• 5 years’ related work experience in specifying, designing, commissioning, and/or maintaining low and/or medium voltage variable frequency drives.

• Demonstrated knowledge of VFD application to complex coordinated control systems.

• Demonstrated knowledge of DC to DC or DC to AC VFD retrofit projects.

• Demonstrated project engineering and/or project management knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Demonstrated successful working relationships with mechanical OEMs and end-user clients.

• Knowledge of electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, etc.

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.

• Ability to review and interpret detailed technical drawings and specifications.

• Ability to climb and work at heights up to approximately 175 feet occasionally.

• Ability to travel to project sites, manufacturing facilities, and industrial environments as required.

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.