Application Engineer

Company: Southwire
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North Americas largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power whats possible?
Job Posting Job Title:

Electrical Engineer Preferred Department:

Industrial Sales Location:

Carrollton, GA Report To:

Director of Engineering Pay Grade:
Summary The Electrical Engineer will support the Industrial Division with the highest level of engineering know-how through technical competency, industry field experience and responsiveness. The Engineer will provide field engineer support to customers & outside sales representatives. As a team member within the Industrial group, this professional will manage multiple projects simultaneously throughout various customer and internal channels.Description of Duties and Responsibilities

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• Respond to cable non-conformances. Investigate non-conformance, gather information, determine root cause and provide recommendation. Write a formal response.
• Provide professional engineering drawings on specialty cable.
• Develop universal cable presentations to outside sales team.
• Provide outside and inside sales team with engineering support from application, design and calculations.
• Provide calculations on: ampacity, voltage drop, short circuit, cable pulling, cable impedance, etc.
• Support R&D in cable design, application and testing.
• Interpret standards and provide accurate information on listing and application.
• Write periodic white papers. Give white paper presentations at professional organizations.
• Participate and become a member of professional societies such as PCIC, ICC, NEC.
• Prepare and present engineering project takeoffs for budgeting and procurement.
• Must work with contractors, engineers and end users to complete assigned projects.
• Must interact with plant management groups to determine best practices and cost effective cable designs.
• Keep abreast on current trends and technology, and utilize this information effectively.
• Travel to Southwire manufacturing plants and customer sites in support of engineering collaboration.
• Research and review industry and journal publications to find relevant technical information to assist with customer requests.
• Extensive reading of codes and standard including NEC/NFPA, UL, ICEA to master the knowledge on cable configuration of various voltages, application and best uses.
  
  Qualifications and Experience Requirements
  
  
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  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Preferred.
  • PE license desirable.
  • 0-5 years of experience in Power Distribution with emphasis in cable design and application.
  • 40% travel required.
  • Adobe Illustrator, Filemaker, Excel, Powerpoint experience is a plus.
  • Strong computer skills, some knowledge of basic programing desirable
  • Must have extremely strong analytical and management skills
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities along with outstanding interpersonal skills are a must.
    Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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