ABB LTD Benicia , CA 94510
Posted 2 months ago
Services Field Application Engineer
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The Services Field Application Engineer for ABB will provide technical support to the Regional Commercial team in the development of field services proposals for power delivery, power utilization and automation equipment and systems. In this role you will identify and propose value-added service solutions to a broad range of Industrial customers including Power Distribution upgrades, Relay upgrades, and Arc Flash Mitigation Solutions.
This position reports to
EL Sales Support Manager
Your responsibilities
Identify and develop new business opportunities to maintain and grow the sales pipeline
Develop technical solutions to meet customer business needs
Communicate requirements for order fulfillment to sourcing and operations
Document competitors' activities and assess potential market moves
Review and influence customer specifications to assure compliance and/or noted exceptions for development of equipment and service quotations
Make technical presentations to all levels of customer organization
Support development of engineering and installation work scopes, schedules and cost estimates to facilitate total scope project offerings
Put together quality and timely technical scope / solution / customer benefits that can be incorporated into proposal documents
Be responsible for technical leadership on all Field Service proposals, including identifying on-site material and labor requirements, job-site walks, customer bid reviews, specification reviews and competitive analysis
Provide input for NPI (New Product Introduction) programs and introduce new services / products to sales / service teams and clients
Contribute positively to regional sales, orders, profitability, and ITO (Inquiry TO Order) quality goals
Your background
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university (OR) a High School Diploma / GED
Minimum of 7 years of experience in application engineering or field engineering in power delivery products and systems including a minimum of 5 years of experience working with customers in the Oil & Gas, metals, mining, paper, Power Gen, data center, commercial building or similar business segments
Minimum of 4 years of experience with the application of Power Distribution upgrades, Relay upgrades, and Arc Flash Mitigation Solutions
Ability and willingness to travel 50% of the time within region
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
Preferred Experience:
Six sigma training or equivalent quality training desired
Strong presentation skills, as well as oral and written communication skills
Strong creative problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and a customer mindset
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Prior experience with customer specifications review, proposal development, and contract development and negotiations
Prior experience in developing and writing specifications and proposals
Ability to bring an innovative approach to complicated problem solving
Ability to provide technical direction and training for leadership program candidates
Ability to work in a team-oriented setting and develop complex solutions utilizing the entire GE portfolio
Prior experience working with US government agencies
Benefits
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Healthcare plan
Wellbeing program
More about us
Electrifying the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way, ABB Electrification is a global technology leader in electrical distribution and management from source to socket. As the world's demand for electricity grows, our 50,000+ employees across 100 countries collaborate with customers and partners to transform how people connect, live and work. We develop innovative products, solutions and digital technologies that enable energy efficiency and a low carbon society across all sectors. By applying global scale with local expertise, we shape and support global trends, deliver excellence for customers and power a sustainable future for society. go.abb/electrification We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #Li-Remote While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $101,900 and $189,500 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
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