Application Engineer, Data Center

Siemens is hiring an Application Engineer, Data Center to support business generation for low-voltage power distribution products. The role develops and negotiates bids and proposals, works with sales teams and customers on technical and commercial matters, and helps identify and grow business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to requests for proposals (RFPs, RFQs, and other bid requests) by drafting and submitting bids
• Follow up on opportunities to confirm if they have been won, lost, or abandoned
• Work together with teams from inside the organization to produce project plans, budgets, and timeframes
• Engage in commercial contract negotiations with both customers and suppliers
• You are required to keep correct records of all contracts, bids, and proposals
• Creating and modifying project drawings and schematics requires the use of the AutoCAD program
• Keep an eye on the trends in the sector as well as the actions taken by competitors to spot prospective possibilities and risks
• Represent the company by attending trade shows, conventions, and other similar gatherings to foster connections with prospective customers as needed

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or 4 years of equivalent years of experience in engineering
• 3 plus years of expertise in the process of preparing proposals and bidding on projects
• Need to be equipped with fundamental financial and commercial aptitude
• Knowledge and experience with the application of electrical distribution products and systems with a focus on Low voltage switchgear and switchboard products
• Knowledge and experience with evaluating single line diagrams (SLD), relay PLC schemes, communication network diagrams (media & protocols)
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future
• Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States
• BS Electrical Engineering Degree
• Possess basic level of technical knowledge with the application of electrical distribution products and systems
• A solid comprehension of the various approaches and ideas involved in project management
• Capability to communicate well and interact well with others
• Capability to operate both alone and collaboratively as a member of a team
• Capacity for detailed analysis and creative problem-solving
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for low voltage equipment