Application Engineer

Appleton provides rugged electrical products and industrial lighting solutions designed for hazardous and demanding environments, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance in industries like oil and gas, chemical, mining, and manufacturing. For over a century, Appleton has been a trusted name in industrial electrical solutions. Come grow with our Houston team as we continue to craft innovative, engineered-to-order solutions for our clients.

The Application Engineer is a critical role in the application and design of our products to deliver engineered-to-order solutions to our customers. These solutions will focus on industrial low voltage power distribution and control, lighting, and heat trace applications. Your resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities will drive exceptional solutions for our customers. Your proactive attitude will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve quality and customer satisfaction.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Demonstrate technical competence in electrical design principles through both theoretical knowledge and practical application
• Craft solutions that meet customer needs using Appleton's engineered product portfolio
• Read and interpret schematics, elevation drawings, technical drawings and datasheets
• Develop, review and approve technical drawings and documentation packages
• Perform simple to intermediate electrical calculations, simulations, and risk assessments
• Serve as the technical expert to support our cross-function teams: sales, marketing, and operations
• Ensure projects and builds are in compliance with electrical codes and our product certifications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product management, R&D, and operations to develop application solutions, support business development, and align with customer needs
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant engineering experience
• Practical electrical engineering experience with low voltage power systems
• Advanced skills in CAD tools (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Creo, EPLAN, or similar 3D software)
• Ability to interpret technical documents and provide application support
• Hands-on testing experience using electrical measurement tools
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and international electrical standards
• Excellent communication and project management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Introductory experience with hazardous area applications, including control systems, instrumentation, and low voltage power distribution
• Knowledge of hazardous location classifications, protection methods (Ex d, Ex e, Ex i), and global standards (NEC, IEC, API)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with strong teamwork skills
• Familiarity with electrical power distribution and control equipment
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational abilities and ability to manage tasks and projects effectively

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $95k - $130K annually, commensurate with the skills, talent capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourage innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.