Application Engineer - Commercial Motors **Department:** Motors **Location:** Duluth, GA **About the role:** WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for an Application Engineer to join our team in Duluth, GA. You will serve as a liaison between the customer, the Direct Sales Force, and all operating departments within WEG Commercial Motors, WEG Electric Corp and or other WEG operation facilities around the globe. This role works in close conjunction with Outside Sales to assist in developing new business opportunities and will engage with customers via virtual and face-to-face visits (some travel to be expected). This role is responsible for coordinating new motor development, quotation proposals and providing technical support for all assigned new business opportunities to ensure that customer requirements, expectations and satisfaction are met. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Communicates with Field Sales, Customer(s), and factories effectively. + Develops industry experience (periodicals, internet research, conference participation, site visits, etc.). + Reviews request for quotations (specifications, emails, phone calls, etc.). + Leads and takes ownership of the quotation/opportunity by requesting feedback from Sales or directly from customers, when appropriate, and develops a proposal for doing business together. + Identifies project/customer details vital for determining quotation strategy. + Compiles an accurate quotation to customers of WEG-s offering. + Follows minimum pricing guidelines as established by management. + Identifies opportunities to management when alternate pricing is needed. + Accurately receives and reviews Purchase Order (as needed). + Generates order entry material. + Organizes all quotation/order documentation electronically and hard copies (if needed). + Other duties and tasks as assigned **Education:** Bachelor-s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university or equivalent in related work experience. **Knowledge / training:** + Understands basic motor principles. + Understands medium to complex level specifications. + Knowledge of industry standards/ specifications such as NEMA MG1, IEEE 841. + In-house application programs to secure medium to complex level designs without factory support. + Moderate understanding of the sales process for Commercial Motor products. + Moderate understanding of the industry requirements and applications. + Moderate understanding of OEM-s of the industry assigned. + Moderate understanding of marketing trends, understanding of legislation and/or environment changes that can affect the business. + Moderate understanding of competition and their strong/ weak points. + Able to read, speak, understand and compose clear technical dialog in English. + Organizational skills and attention to detail to effectively handle and manage multiple tasks. + Proficient in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). **Experience:** 4-6 years of relevant experience. **About WEG Electric Corp.** WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role. _We are 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._