Position Description
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Application Engineer II to join the Data, Power & Control Division. This is a REMOTE position focused on the Central Region.
The Application Engineer II provides mid-level engineering expertise and support on the application of Starline products to specific projects and customers for the Industrial Segment and central region of the US. The role is responsible for identifying and providing reliable solutions for all technical issues to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process. The role also establishes and maintains strong relationships throughout the sales cycle. Works under moderate supervision with limited problem-solving responsibility while working under defined guidelines.
Essential Functions
- Maintain mid-level expertise in product knowledge and application.
- Complete System Layouts; design layouts of busway systems based on customer drawings and input.
- Create product technical documentation (catalog sheets, FAQ's, Tech Briefs, Reports, installation instructions, etc.)
- Provide technical support to sales and to customers onsite or remotely in Central US (and other regions as required) as required on topics including but not limited to product ratings, compliance with U.S. and foreign codes and Standards, safety, functionality, customization, troubleshooting, installation, and pricing.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- BS Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in the Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Proficient in technical writing and communication.
- Ability to travel up to 25% on a regular basis and 40% occasionally
- Prior experience with Starline products is a plus.
Additional Duties
- Onsite troubleshooting and rework.
- Technical liaison to the sales team
- Collaboration with certification laboratories such as UL, Intertek (ETL), and international certification agencies.
- Product testing towards certifications and ratings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Aptitude for electrical product design and application in power distribution products.
- Familiarity with the NEC, UL standards, and various North American certifications
- Persuasive and articulate, with an ability to communicate and influence people at all levels, verbally, in writing, and by presentation.
- Stable, loyal, and reliable, with a customer focused personality.
- Self-reliant, flexible, and resourceful.
Company Info
About Legrand
Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers' needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us
About Legrand's Data Center Power and Control Division
The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand's Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.
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What We Do
Legrand, North & Central America, one of Legrand S.A’s largest subsidiaries, is the global specialist in products and systems for electrical and digital building infrastructures.
Our comprehensive offering of solutions for use in commercial, industrial, and residential markets makes us the premier choice for suppliers worldwide. A steady flow of inventive products with high added value is a prime vector for our growth. Backed by sound business and financial structures, Legrand is actively expanding its presence in fast-growing geographical zones and market segments that include lighting controls, energy savings and home automation through a sustained stream of targeted, self-financed acquisitions and other initiatives.
