Application Engineer

Remote

Full Time

Sales Operations

Experienced

IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, a proud 122-year-old American-owned electric motor and generator manufacturer and servicer, is seeking a skilled Application Engineer to join our growing team in Mansfield, Ohio. In an exciting time of growth for American manufacturing and electrification, we're expanding our operations and seeking reliable team members who take pride in their craft and share our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

OVERVIEW: The Application Engineer proactively contributes to the development and execution of contracts by leading negotiations and managing the resulting orders. This full-time role is based in Mansfield, Ohio working closely with, and reporting to, the Inside Sales Manager.

IDEAL ELECTRIC CONFORMANCE STATEMENT

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

Represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner
Interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees
Complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed
Apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work
Closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures
Work effectively as a team contributor and, work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
Provide world-class customer service and customer-facing skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer interactions (phone, virtual, in-person when needed)
Internal Interactions (Engineering, Management, Sales, Vendors)
Quotations (review specifications, coordinate design, and price)
Review and enter customer orders

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Three years previous sales experience with large motor and generator products
Experience working with customers and vendors in a B2B environment
Teamwork approach with excellent communication skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
Exceptional attention to detail and time-management skills
Technical literacy with proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 suite, project management, and ERP systems

WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS

Daily minimum of 8 hours. Weekly 40 hour minimum.
This position generally operates in a professional office environment
Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights
Travel may be required (likely 25%). Must be able to travel throughout the United States and abroad. Must have the ability obtain and maintain a valid passport and US-issued driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

is regularly required to talk, hear, read, and write/type

is frequently required to stand, sit, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch
is occasionally required to sit, climb, and/or balance
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unrestricted
must be able to exhibit specific vision abilities required by this job which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

** ADDITIONAL JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Occasional travel may be necessary in this position. In such cases, the employee may be required to:

obtain and maintain a valid passport and US-issued driver's license
maintain a driving record that is acceptable for coverage under the company's insurance plan

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Ideal Electric is 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. Ideal Electric is a drug-free workplace. This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Management reserves the right to assign, reassign, or change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.

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