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Application Engineering Manager

LINCOLN ELECTRIC PRODUCTS CO - 3.8

Union, NJ Job Details Full-time $125,000 - $150,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) 4% Match Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Customer communication Managing projects in an engineering role Customer service Coaching Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Team development Supervising experience Managing engineering teams Bachelor's degree Sales quoting Circuit breaker electrical panels Electrical protection systems Electrical layout diagram interpretation Leading team collaboration initiatives NFPA 70 compliance Power system protection Training & development Process management Manufacturing company experience General management

Full Job Description Application Engineering Manager Location:

Union, New Jersey Department :

Application Engineering /

Sales Support Work Arrangement :

Onsite / Hybrid may be considered for highly qualified candidates

Position:

Application Engineering Manager About the

Company:

At Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc., we specialize in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom equipment tailored to meet the specific applications and requirements of our customers.

Our product range includes:

Panelboards:

Up to 2000

A Service and Distribution Switchboards:

Up to 8000A Generator Connection Boxes Generator Output Switchboards Single and Double-Ended Substations We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries. Position Summary Lincoln Electric Products Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Application Engineering Manager to lead the application engineering function supporting the company's switchgear, switchboard, panelboard, and electrical power distribution equipment business. The Application Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading and developing the Application Engineering team while providing technical oversight of customer applications, specifications, equipment configurations, quotations, and proposals. This position will serve as a key technical link between Sales, customers, Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing, ensuring proposed solutions are technically compliant, commercially competitive, and aligned with the company's manufacturing capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring extensive, direct experience in the switchgear/switchboard manufacturing industry, strong knowledge of electrical distribution equipment and applicable industry standards, and demonstrated leadership experience managing engineers or technical professionals. This individual must be capable of independently reviewing complex customer requirements, providing technical direction to the Application Engineering team, and resolving applicationrelated issues with minimal supervision. For highly experienced candidates capable of working independently, a hybrid work arrangement may be considered following successful completion of up to eight weeks of initial onsite training in Union, New Jersey. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, mentor, and develop the Application Engineering team. Establish priorities, assign workload, and ensure quotations and technical proposals are completed accurately and on schedule. Review complex customer specifications, one-line diagrams, electrical drawings, bid documents, and technical requirements. Provide technical oversight and guidance on switchboard, panelboard, and related electrical distribution applications. Review and approve equipment configurations and application solutions developed by the team. Ensure proposed equipment complies with customer specifications, applicable UL/NEC requirements, and company manufacturing capabilities. Oversee the selection and application of circuit breakers, bus systems, metering, controls, protective devices, enclosures, and other major electrical components. Partner closely with Sales to develop technically accurate, competitive, and commercially viable proposals. Support Sales during technical discussions and customer presentations when required. Identify specification exceptions, clarifications, deviations, technical risks, and potential cost impacts prior to order acceptance. Ensure technical requirements and assumptions are clearly documented during the quotation process. Lead the technical handoff of awarded projects from Sales/Application Engineering to Project Management and Engineering. Work closely with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering to validate non-standard or complex customer applications. Collaborate with Project Management and Manufacturing to resolve application-related issues identified after order acceptance. Develop and maintain application engineering standards, processes, tools, templates, and best practices. Identify opportunities to standardize equipment configurations and improve quotation accuracy and turnaround time. Support value-engineering and cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining technical compliance and product quality. Develop the technical capabilities of Application Engineers through training, coaching, and mentoring. Monitor team workload, performance, response times, and quality. Maintain current knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, products, components, and industry developments. Build effective working relationships with customers, vendors, Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent extensive directly relevant industry experience may be considered. 7+ years of progressive experience in switchgear, switchboard, panelboard, or electrical power distribution equipment. Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience within Application Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sales Engineering, or a comparable technical function. Strong knowledge of

UL 891, UL 67, UL

508A, NEC, and other applicable electrical standards. Extensive experience reviewing customer specifications, one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical drawings. Strong knowledge of circuit breakers, bus systems, metering, controls, protective devices, and electrical distribution equipment. Demonstrated experience developing or reviewing technical quotations, equipment configurations, and customer proposals. Ability to independently evaluate complex technical requirements and make sound engineering/application decisions. Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and organizational skills. Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead a team in a fast-paced, engineered-to-order environment. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience working for a switchgear, switchboard, or panelboard manufacturer. Experience with Schneider Electric, Eaton, ABB, Siemens, or comparable electrical distribution products. Experience with manufacturer configuration and selection tools. Experience with ERP, estimating, quotation, or product-configuration systems. Experience supporting engineered-to-order electrical equipment. Demonstrated experience improving application engineering processes, quotation accuracy, and response times. Hybrid Work Consideration Highly qualified candidates with extensive directly relevant switchgear/switchboard industry experience who demonstrate the ability to lead the function effectively and work independently may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates must be willing and available to complete up to eight weeks of initial onsite training in Union, New Jersey prior to transitioning to an approved hybrid schedule.

Pay:

$125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future need sponsorship? Have you worked directly for a switchgear, switchboard, or panelboard manufacturer?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

manufacturer of switchgear, switchboards, or panelboards?: 4 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Union, NJ 07083 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Union, NJ 07083: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Union, NJ 07083