Job Title:  Applications Engineer Manager

The Applications Engineering Manager is a key leader responsible for quoting, engineering, sales, and costing activities. This role requires strong collaboration in a cross-functional team environment and direct management of the applications engineering and domestic project engineering teams. The manager will oversee quoting, costing, client support, and supplier selection. Additionally, the selected candidate will develop formal proposals for power continuity solutions and provide support to both the factory and the client after the proposal is transitioned into an order.

Key Responsibilities: 

•  Set department and individual employee goals that align with overall business objectives and strategies.
• Drive the strategy and execution to enhance quoting rigor by leveraging AI and other tools to analyze customer requirements and select optimal production solutions.
• Identify and implement new processes and procedures to improve the efficiency and accuracy of quoting.
• Provide expert product knowledge and industry application support to the application and project engineering teams, customers, and the sales channel.
• Support clients, sales managers, and sales representatives in all pre-sale activities.
• Assess potential applications of AMETEK products and recommend solutions that meet customer needs.
• Develop and assist with bid costing spreadsheets based on customer requirements and establish selling prices in line with business goals.
• Generate proposals for products and systems, including commercial terms, technical compliance, shipping details, and project-specific requirements, while highlighting product advantages and customer benefits.
• Deliver client and field support through deep product and industry expertise.
• Prepare cost estimates based on requirements and determine selling prices in accordance with business objectives.
• Collaborate with design and R&D engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Acts as a liaison between the client and operations.
• Review product design for compliance with customer specifications and industry standards, including safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Electrical Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited program is required.
• MBA is a plus. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus.
• The candidate must have previous management experience working in applications engineering for 3 phase industrial equipment.
• 8+ years of experience with industrial UPS products or related markets.
• The candidate must possess both technical and business skills. The ability to communicate with executives, clients, employees, as well as business partners is required. Must be a strategic thinker who understands and anticipates customer needs.
• Must also possess strong project management, communication, interpersonal, and team leadership and organization skills, the ability to work closely with other team members to meet objectives and deadlines.

Desired Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have strong business skills combined with in-depth knowledge of industrial batteries, AC-DC rectifiers, DC-AC inverters, and AC-AC voltage regulators.
• Familiarity with relevant state and federal codes and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations (NEC, UL).
• Knowledge of electrical applications for high and low voltage electrical systems.
• Previous experience working with or for an EPC on large construction projects.
• Experience reviewing contracts and terms and conditions.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Additional Details:

This position is located in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus will keep you entertained all year.  During the warmer months, Columbus hosts food and music festivals, organizes art walks, and provides plenty of beautiful spots for hiking and biking.  During the colder months, Columbus offers ice skating, sledding, and holiday markets and festivals.  All year long, one can visit museums such as COSI Columbus (which was voted the best science museum in the US in 2020, 2021, and 2022!), check out art galleries, walk around the zoo, patron the North Market (a public market that has been around for 145 years), and spend time at the many local parks.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at: Solidstate Controls: https://www.solidstatecontrolsinc.com/