Sr. Applications Engineer

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Applications Engineer to join the Data Center Power and Control Division Starline Team. This is a remote position reporting to Reading, UK. The Sr. Applications Engineer provides high-level engineering expertise, project management, and commercial support for the application of Starline high-amperage busduct products across customer projects. This role leads technical strategy, mentors junior engineers, and ensures customer satisfaction throughout the sales cycle. The engineer is responsible for drafting product offers, resolving technical issues, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What Will You Do?

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of Starline products and their applications.
• Design system layouts for busduct systems using site surveys, customer drawings, project tenders, and field input.
• Utilize AutoCAD (mechanical and electrical) for layout and design tasks.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including catalog sheets, FAQs, technical briefs, reports, and installation instructions.
• Provide technical and commercial support to sales teams and customers—onsite or remotely—on topics such as product estimation, RFQ support, ratings, regulatory compliance, safety, customization, troubleshooting, installation, and pricing.
• Lead technical strategy to ensure alignment with customer needs and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and documentation standards.
• Participate in customer meetings and deliver presentations on product solutions and project updates.
• Draft technical offers for busduct products, verifying application requirements based on customer needs and installation layouts.
• Confirm technical specifications including operating temperature, power, installation parameters, materials, and quantities.
• Support project management throughout the entire sales cycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct onsite measurements, troubleshooting, and rework as needed.
• Serve as a technical liaison to the sales team.
• Deliver training on busduct products to the sales network, customers, and installation contractors.
• Support the Service Group by assisting with project management during installations. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering (Electrical preferred), or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with busbar/busduct systems required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical writing.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, primarily within Europe with potential for international travel.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Strong aptitude for electrical product design and application in power distribution and busduct systems.
• Familiarity with IEC standards and certifications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Customer-focused, dependable, and solutions-oriented.
• Self-reliant, adaptable, and resourceful in dynamic environments.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Occasional exposure to manufacturing and construction environments; use of personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection) may be required.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 22kg occasionally. 

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Trusted by the world’s largest hyperscalers, Legrand's Power & Thermal Management division helps operators manage the critical infrastructure that powers modern data centers. Through a portfolio of best-in-class brands spanning power, cooling, connectivity, management, and supporting infrastructure, we enable customers to deploy, operate, and scale high-density environments. Combining deep domain expertise with a customizable design approach and dedicated support services, we help customers build and operate resilient infrastructure that meets current performance requirements while adapting to future demands. Power & Thermal Management industry-leading brands include Approved Networks, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Ortronics, Kratos Industries, and ZPE Systems. 

Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.