Application Engineer

IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, a proud 122-year-old American-owned electric motor and generator manufacturer and servicer, is seeking a skilled Application Engineer to join our growing team in Mansfield, Ohio. In an exciting time of growth for American manufacturing and electrification, we're expanding our operations and seeking reliable team members who take pride in their craft and share our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

 

OVERVIEW:  The Application Engineer proactively contributes to the development and execution of contracts by leading negotiations and managing the resulting orders.  This full-time role is based in Mansfield, Ohio working closely with, and reporting to, the Inside Sales Manager.

IDEAL ELECTRIC CONFORMANCE STATEMENT

• Represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner
• Interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees 
• Complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed   
• Apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work
• Closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures
• Work effectively as a team contributor and, work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
• Provide world-class customer service and customer-facing skills

• Customer interactions (phone, virtual, in-person when needed)
• Internal Interactions (Engineering, Management, Sales, Vendors)
• Quotations (review specifications, coordinate design, and price)
• Review and enter customer orders

• Three years previous sales experience with large motor and generator products
• Experience working with customers and vendors in a B2B environment
• Teamwork approach with excellent communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Exceptional attention to detail and time-management skills
• Technical literacy with proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 suite, project management, and ERP systems

• Daily minimum of 8 hours. Weekly 40 hour minimum.
• This position generally operates in a professional office environment
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights
•  Travel may be required (likely 25%). Must be able to travel throughout the United States and abroad. Must have the ability obtain and maintain a valid passport and US-issued driver’s license.

• is regularly required to talk, hear, read, and write/type

• is frequently required to stand, sit, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• is occasionally required to sit, climb, and/or balance
• must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unrestricted
• must be able to exhibit specific vision abilities required by this job which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• obtain and maintain a valid passport and US-issued driver's license
• maintain a driving record that is acceptable for coverage under the company's insurance plan

DISCLOSURES
Ideal Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status. Ideal Electric is a drug-free workplace. This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Management reserves the right to assign, reassign, or change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.