Position Description:
Seeking a motivated Applications Engineer (AE) to support the sales process by preparing technical and commercial proposals, developing product configurations, and ensuring alignment between customer requirements and internal solutions. This role collaborates closely with the internal sales, engineering, and operations teams to deliver accurate, timely, and competitive offerings.
Responsibilities:
- Support the sales team in pre-sales engagements by reviewing customer requirements and recommending solutions.
- Prepare product configurations, technical drawings, and commercial proposals with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Review RFQ packages, including technical specifications, single-line diagrams, and customer submittals.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to validate manufacturability and compliance.
- Participate in internal and external meetings to support project handovers and clarify technical details.
- Manage order processing and assist with job file transitions to the projects team.
- Provide post-sales support, including documentation updates and coordination with execution teams.
- Maintain quoting tools, templates, and standard documentation.
- Stay current with industry standards and applicable product codes (e.g., UL891, UL508A, NEC).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field (Associates + relevant experience considered).
- 2–4 years of experience in application engineering, electrical design, or technical sales support, ideally within power distribution or related manufacturing industries.
- Extensive knowledge of PDUs, RPPs, UL891 switchboards, low-voltage distribution systems, and prefabricated/skidded LV solutions.
- Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite preferred).
- Understanding of electrical codes and UL standards for low-voltage distribution equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Collaborative, customer-focused mindset with eagerness to learn and grow.
- Professional, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.
Benefits
What’s Offered:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Dynamic and innovative work environment
Top Skills
What We Do
We are CEL Critical Power, your dedicated partner for Data Centre power solutions, globally. Our approach to doing business is different.
We collaborate with our clients at concept stage, developing best fit technical power solutions and then deploy them at scale from over 300,000 sq/ft of lean manufacturing facilities in the USA and Ireland. CEL are on a mission to deliver world class power solutions in partnership with our clients to power the AI revolution and beyond. With over 40 Years of industry pedigree, CEL has a proven track record in successfully delivering critical projects for our clients across multiple industry sectors, including Data Centers, Pharma and Heavy Industry. With manufacturing facilities in the US and Europe, we offer innovative solutions and world class customer service on a global scale. Critical thinking, Innovation and Quality are in our DNA. We have a class-leading range of Modular PowerPods, Switchgear and Busway products which are type tested and certified to the latest IEC and UL standards, however we are always willing to challenge norms and break the mold, developing market leading solutions to satisfy our valued clients.
