Sr Product Engineer - Largo, FL

Job Overview

Responsible for the application of the company's products and systems ensuring they are technically correct. Assist in the attainment of the bookings goals and objectives while promoting and fostering the image of the company on a worldwide basis.

A Day In The Life

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Department Managers, Regional Sales & Application Managers, and company Reps to develop and refine solutions utilizing Beckwith control products as well as solutions that include other Hubbell products such as capacitor banks.
• Assist the Department Managers with the development of promotional literature/documents, and product instruction books.
• Write and present technical papers on the application and use of company products at industry conferences and exhibitions.
• Assist Product Management in creating and maintaining product lifecycle and product roadmap documentation and create design documentation for new features to be implemented as part of the Design Review process. This includes Multi-Generational Product Plans, Product Requirement Documents and Marketing Requirements Documents.
• Investigate / troubleshoot specific customer or product problems or marketing issues and propose solutions and changes that may be required for satisfactory resolution.
• Provide advanced technical services to customers and in support of the company relating to the use, operation and maintenance of the company's products and systems with particular emphasis on the hardware, connections, firmware, software, and communications capabilities.
• Review specifications, plans and other customer documents to assure proper application and operation of the company's products and systems.
• Review and verify customers control settings for application and calculation accuracy.
• Assist the Department Managers to identify and develop marketing specifications for potential new product offerings and enhancements to existing products and systems.
• Assist with product configuration and quoting for strategic bids and sales opportunities.
• As required, assist the sales force with the preparation and conducting of technical presentations and demonstrations to gain acceptance by the customer.
• As required, provide training to company employees, sales representatives and customers.
• As required, represent the company at national and regional trade associations, conferences and exhibitions.
• Satisfactorily perform all primary job functions.
• Operate within established budget.
• Comply with all work rules, including but not limited to, the Company's safety and attendance policies.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

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What will help you thrive in this role?

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preference for BSEE, or equivalent experience.
• Training and firsthand knowledge of hardware, firmware, and software requirements to integrate IED's into electric utility energy management, automation and control systems.
• Application, design or product engineering experience.
• Electric Power Utility previous experience with Distribution controls is highly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in electric utility communication schemes required for SCADA, system automation and other energy management systems is preferred.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the company's products and services and their application in the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power.
• Computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to meet and work with customers at all levels within the organization.
• Tact and diplomacy for working with others.
• Troubleshooting over the phone, asks the right questions and talks individual through problem to solution.