Siemens Smart Infrastructure's Electrical Products business unit is looking to grow its Circuit Protection & Controls (CP&C) business by developing and implementing new applications for its controls products. This role will serve as a key technical resource, bridging the gap between customer needs and product development, and ensuring the successful market introduction and adoption of these products.
Requirements
- 5 plus years of experience with industrial controls products (relays, contactors, motor starters, communications devices, PLCs, Motor Controls Centers), electrical distribution products, specifically Circuit Breakers (Mini Circuit Breakers, AFCI / GFCI, MCCB, ACB), Electrical Distribution Enclosures (residential, commercial, industrial, critical power).
- Basic PLC Ladder Logic Experience in TIA Portal, Basic Coding Language in C.
- Understanding of electrical circuits and industrial controls technologies.
- Understanding of communication protocols used in control systems, such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, or Profibus.
- Adapt to new technologies and stay updated with industry trends and advancements in control products.
- Support the creation and deployment of customers facing marketing messaging, digital content creation and deployment, tradeshow and event content planning.
- Develop training processes for internal employees and customers.
Responsibilities
- The overall responsibility of this position is to plan, create and execute technical applications and related documentation for the CP&C segment.
- This role will focus on pre-sales support for the controls products of the circuit protection and controls portfolio.
- Addressing customer inquiries and resolving technical issues in a timely manner.
- Assess customer requirements and understand their needs and value for control products.
- Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Technical Assistance, and Sales Engineers to bridge the gap between customer needs and product development.
- Challenge R&D development paths and product qualification requirements to assure safety.
- The Applications Engineer will provide remote support, analyze returned products, and troubleshoot on customers' sites.
Other
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (~20%).
- Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future.
- Strong data analysis, problem solving, and presentation skills.
- 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.
