Applications Engineer

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Aplications Engineer (Design) - APAC to join the Data, Power & Control - Starline Team in Tuas, Singapore (Remote). The Applications Engineer provides high-level engineering expertise, technical design and commercial support on the application of Starline high amperage busduct products to specific projects and customers. The Engineer has the task of overseeing the activities aimed at defining and consequently drafting the offers for the products. The role is also responsible for identifying and providing reliable solutions for all technical issues related to design and field install to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the project. The role establishes and maintains strong relationships throughout the project life cycle.

What Will You Do?

• Maintain High-level expertise of product knowledge and application.
• Complete System Layouts: design layouts of busduct systems based on site
• Audit & Surveys, Customer drawings, Project tenders and Field input.
• Utilize AutoDesk Suite to assess understand customer requirements
• Experienced in 3D design such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor & BIM360
• Create product technical system layouts from engineered drawings (catalog sheets, FAQ’s, Tech Briefs, Reports, instructions, etc.)
• Provide technical and commercial support to sales and to customers onsite or remotely as required on topics including but not limited to product estimation, RFQ support, ratings, compliance with local regulations and Standards, safety, functionality, Product hands on training, customization, troubleshooting and pricing.
• Attend customer facing meetings which may include providing customer presentations for product solutions and project updates.
• Drafting offers related to bus duct products, verifies the technical aspects of the application (based on the technical needs expressed by the customer, drawings of the installation layout.)
• Verifying the technical characteristics (operating temperature, power, installation, material, quantity, etc.)
• Supports the management of the customer’s project through the entire project life cycle
• Work with internal departments such as Purchasing, R&D, Test, Product Engineering, 3rd party assembly providers, for assembly designs, resolve customer & Field technical design issues.

Additional Duties

• Onsite troubleshooting and rework.
• Technical liaison to the sales team
• Training on busduct products and design tools to Sales network
• Provides Service Group through helping to project manage installations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Aptitude for electrical product design and application in power distribution and busduct products.
• Experienced user of AutoDESK programs – AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor
• Experience using BIM360
• Familiarity with the IEC standards and various IEC 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Familiar with project management tools such as Prince2
• Proficient in technical writing and communication.
• Prior experience with Busduct products is preferred
• Ability to travel up to 15% on a regular basis and 20% occasionally, mainly in APAC, other locations as required.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing and construction areas where, under certain areas, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required. Also exposed to certain high working areas like high ceiling or floor level.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 23kg occasionally

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.

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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