Junior Applications Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Junior Applications Engineer to join our Applications Engineering team. This role focuses on developing whitepapers, application notes, and technical briefs, while also supporting the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) team and assisting with product compliance research and documentation. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, enjoys technical writing, and is eager to learn industry standards that govern renewable energy and power electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Writing & Applications Support: Research, draft, and edit whitepapers, application notes, and technical briefs highlighting product features, applications, and industry relevance.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, professional, and accessible technical documents.
• Support the PLM team by documenting end?use applications, product requirements, and system integration scenarios.
• Compliance & Standards Awareness: Assist with product compliance activities by staying up to date on evolving standards (e.g., UL 1741, UL 9540, UL 3141, IEEE 1547, NEC 705).
• Research and summarize compliance requirements relevant to different products, supporting R&D and PLM teams with actionable insights.
• Contribute to documentation that demonstrates compliance in product applications and industry use cases.
• Problem Analysis & R&D Collaboration: Review field issues and customer feedback to identify recurring technical challenges.
• Summarize findings into structured problem statements for R&D teams to replicate and resolve.
• Participate in lab replication efforts when needed to validate compliance scenarios or application cases.
• Cross?Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Applications Engineering, R&D, Compliance, and PLM teams to ensure documentation and compliance findings align with product development goals.
• Provide internal teams with compliance updates and application insights that inform design improvements and future whitepapers.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to prepare whitepapers, technical notes, and structured documentation.
• Ability to interpret and summarize compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, renewable energy, or power electronics preferred.
• Strong problem?solving mindset and attention to detail.
  

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to compliance testing, lab work, or certification processes.
• Familiarity with PLM tools and document control processes (ECR, ECN, ECO).
• Experience creating structured technical documents or research reports.
• Prior internship, co?op, or project experience in applications engineering, product compliance, or technical writing.
  

Physical Requirements

This position may require the ability to perform tasks that involve sitting, standing, walking, lifting, computer work and other physical activities. Candidates should be able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodations.

EG4 Electronics Perks

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Supplemental life.
• PTO.
• Company?branded merchandise.
• Community events.
• Company?funded continued education opportunities.
• Discounts and perks through locally owned businesses.
  

EEO Statement

• EG4 Electronics is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
  

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full?time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Manufacturing

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