Sr. Product Specialist LV Drives & Soft Starters
Weg industrias de Venezuela, c.a., Duluth, MN, United States
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Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan. WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability. A Note About Applying at WEG
Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry-leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business. Please select the area that best matches your interests below. Each link will take you to the appropriate career site. For job openings in other WEG facilities in the USA, check the list below: The Product Specialist & Application Engineer is the owner of the assigned technical products and a quotation specialist for WEG VFD and soft-starter solutions. The role supports the Application Sales Engineering (ASE) team by evaluating request for quotes (RFQs), sizing and applying equipment correctly, and delivering accurate quotes—initially focused on chassis and enclosed panel
system drive
VFD products, with expanding product responsibility in the future. Primary Responsibilities Serve as Product Specialist for the assigned chassis and enclosed panel VFD products. Support the assigned products from both technical and commercial aspects. Support the assigned products from launch, implementation and SAP elements. Support the assigned products with PowerPoint training to internal & external customers Prepare and deliver timely, accurate quotes in response to RFQs from the ASE team. Evaluate customer requirements and recommend compliant technical solutions. Size and apply VFD and soft-starter equipment to the proper application. Collaborate with Automation Sales Engineers and factory support teams on complex opportunities and technical applications. Provide backup support for OEM/BDM quotations as needed to support OEM growth strategy. Maintain strong documentation and communication throughout the quoting and technical evaluation process. Use SAP / standard business tools (Excel/Word) to support quoting, documentation, and coordination. Travel 10-30% travel periodically as needed for customer / product support or internal training Limited travel to customer sites or factory training (commonly not to exceed 2-3 trips/month) Education Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience). Knowledge / training Working knowledge of VFDs and soft starters (capabilities, application fit, common options). Training/understanding of proper sizing and application of VFD and soft-starter equipment. Familiarity with electrical control and power circuits (preferred). SAP proficiency and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience Hands-on or application/technical support experience with VFD and soft-starter products in quoting, application engineering, sales engineering support, or field/technical service. Experience collaborating cross-functionally with sales engineering teams and factory/technical support groups. Preferred: control panel build exposure, electrical wiring experience (control and power), and basic troubleshooting experience with VFDs/soft starters. 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. WEG Electric Corp. is an Affidant and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mailaskhr@weg.net or call 678-534-4252. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
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Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan. WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability. A Note About Applying at WEG
Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry-leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business. Please select the area that best matches your interests below. Each link will take you to the appropriate career site. For job openings in other WEG facilities in the USA, check the list below: The Product Specialist & Application Engineer is the owner of the assigned technical products and a quotation specialist for WEG VFD and soft-starter solutions. The role supports the Application Sales Engineering (ASE) team by evaluating request for quotes (RFQs), sizing and applying equipment correctly, and delivering accurate quotes—initially focused on chassis and enclosed panel
system drive
VFD products, with expanding product responsibility in the future. Primary Responsibilities Serve as Product Specialist for the assigned chassis and enclosed panel VFD products. Support the assigned products from both technical and commercial aspects. Support the assigned products from launch, implementation and SAP elements. Support the assigned products with PowerPoint training to internal & external customers Prepare and deliver timely, accurate quotes in response to RFQs from the ASE team. Evaluate customer requirements and recommend compliant technical solutions. Size and apply VFD and soft-starter equipment to the proper application. Collaborate with Automation Sales Engineers and factory support teams on complex opportunities and technical applications. Provide backup support for OEM/BDM quotations as needed to support OEM growth strategy. Maintain strong documentation and communication throughout the quoting and technical evaluation process. Use SAP / standard business tools (Excel/Word) to support quoting, documentation, and coordination. Travel 10-30% travel periodically as needed for customer / product support or internal training Limited travel to customer sites or factory training (commonly not to exceed 2-3 trips/month) Education Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience). Knowledge / training Working knowledge of VFDs and soft starters (capabilities, application fit, common options). Training/understanding of proper sizing and application of VFD and soft-starter equipment. Familiarity with electrical control and power circuits (preferred). SAP proficiency and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience Hands-on or application/technical support experience with VFD and soft-starter products in quoting, application engineering, sales engineering support, or field/technical service. Experience collaborating cross-functionally with sales engineering teams and factory/technical support groups. Preferred: control panel build exposure, electrical wiring experience (control and power), and basic troubleshooting experience with VFDs/soft starters. 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. WEG Electric Corp. is an Affidant and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mailaskhr@weg.net or call 678-534-4252. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
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