Applications Engineer II

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Applications Engineer II to join the Data Center Power & Control Division Starline Team in. This is a remote reporting to Reading, UK. The Applications Engineer II provides mid-level engineering expertise and support on the application of Starline products to specific projects and customers in the UK. The role is responsible for identifying and providing reliable solutions for all technical issues to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process. The role also establishes and maintains strong relationships throughout the sales cycle.  Works under moderate supervision with limited problem-solving responsibility while working under defined guidelines.

What Will You Do?

• Maintain mid-level expertise of product knowledge and application.
• Complete System Layouts; design layouts of busway systems based on customer drawings and input.
• Create product technical documentation (catalog sheets, FAQ’s, Tech Briefs, Reports, installation instructions, etc.).
• Provide technical support to sales and to customers onsite or remotely Northeastern US & Canada (and other regions as required) as required on topics including but not limited to product ratings, compliance with U.S. and foreign codes and Standards, safety, functionality, customization, troubleshooting, installation, and pricing.
• Onsite troubleshooting and rework.
• Technical liaison to the sales team.
• Collaboration with certification laboratories such as UL, Intertek (ETL), and international certification agencies.
• Product testing towards certifications and ratings.

Required Skills

Education:     

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Relevant electronics design experience, either in a professional or academic setting.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in the Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering field.
• Prior experience with Starline products is a plus.
• Relevant internship/co-op experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Aptitude for electrical product design and application in power distribution products.
• Familiarity with IEC standards and certifications.
• Persuasive and articulate, with an ability to communicate and influence people at all levels, verbally, in writing and by presentation.
• Stable, loyal and reliable, with a customer focused personality.
• Self-reliant, flexible and resourceful. 

Personal Qualities/Behaviors:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, related skills in technical writing and communication.
• Ability to travel up to 25% on a regular basis and 40% occasionally.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where, under certain areas, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally; ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. often.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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