Conductix-Wampfler is a growing, international manufacturer looking to add an Engineer, Applications I to their Engineering Controls and Automation Product Platform team. You will get the opportunity to see the product sales design process from concept to field application.

If you thrive on opportunity and challenge, and have the confidence that your success is dependent upon your talents and efforts, you want to be part of the Conductix-Wampfler team! We are a progressive organization that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities in the electrification, industrial mobility and cable management markets.

In this position, you will be an important part of the Controls and Automation Product Platform Engineering and Sales team. You will assist with many of their day-to-day activities, including:

• Prepare product, and/or layout and detailed drawings and schematics using SolidWorks, EPLAN, and AutoCAD/Draftsight.
• Review application challenges and find solutions for the customer's requirements.
• Process Engineering Change Orders for the product lines.
• Conduct review meetings with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance personnel.
• Initiate test requests, analyze results, and take appropriate action.
• Provide engineering support to the manufacturing floor as required.
• Perform on-site inspections and support commissioning activities.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Associates degree (A.S.) in Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, or Engineering Technology and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2018 or newer, SolidWorks, and EPLAN are desired.
• Sound understanding of industrial networking, mobile electrification, and industrial control system a plus.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to speak with Sales and/or Customers concerning application and technical requirements.
• Working knowledge of Office365 applications is a must.
• Working knowledge of SAP would be beneficial.

If you have the initiative to "get things done", possess exceptional communication and time management skills and like "hands on" problem solving, we want to talk with you

Conductix-Wampfler offers an excellent salary, benefit and bonus package, along with continued personal and career development opportunities.

Drug-Free Workplace/EOE. Send resume and salary requirements to [email protected] or apply online at: http://www.conductix.us/en/company-career

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Summary

The Application Engineering role shall support the Controls and Automation Product Platform and Engineering team by providing detailed sales and system application support. An individual in this role is expected to provide guidance and direction to the Sales team and internal Engineering team members concerning product design to meet a customer's needs. The role is directly involved in product design for customized solutions, including design proposals for quotations, solution verification, and drafts / drawing proposals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Communicates directly with Customers and Sales staff to guide their decision-making process and find solutions to meet their requirements.
• Reviews Industrial Networking and Automation system designs to specify products that provide control, energy, and data transmission solutions.
• Prepares component, product, and/or layout and detailed drawings and schematics using Solidworks, EPLAN, and AutoCAD/DraftSight.
• Reviews application challenges with Engineering support teams. Works to find solutions to meet the customer's requirements.
• Processes Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for the product line(s).
• Locates design and application files related to the required design(s), and makes design modifications, as appropriate.
• Conducts design review meetings with sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance personnel, for special engineered products.
• Initiates and writes Test Requests, analyzes results, and takes appropriate action.
• Over time, develops an expert-level understanding of assigned products.
• Provides engineering support to the manufacturing shop floor as required.
• Corrects any errors/omissions that occur in an expeditious manner and looks for ways to reduce/eliminate reoccurring errors.
• Supports corrective action investigation, analysis, and permanent corrective action implementation.
• Performs on-site inspections and supports commissioning activities.
• Understands and interprets regulatory codes such as UL, NEC and NFPA.
• Perform any other duties as required by the customer and assigned by management. Supports and upholds the Quality and EHS policy. Upholds the Core Values.

Supervisory and Leadership Responsibilities

• This role has no supervisory responsibilities, anyone in this role is expected to provide guidance and leadership to team members in Designer roles.

Qualified candidates will possess the following

• Associate degree (A.S.) in Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, or Engineering Technology and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2018 or newer, SolidWorks, and EPLAN are desirable.
• Sound understanding of industrial networking, mobile electrification, and industrial control systems is desirable.
• Ability to communicate and effectively document conversations with Sales and/or Customers concerning applications and technical requirements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. During travel noise levels may require the use of hearing protection. Work in our prototype or test facility will require the use of PPE including safety glasses and steel-toe safety shoes.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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