What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer - Application position at WESCO International?
Job Description
As a Senior Engineer - Application, you will support and promote Industrial automation products, systems, and services requiring technical knowledge of engineering and cost effectiveness. You will maintain all certifications, required by automation vendors, for authorization to have access to their automation products. You will train the WESCO sales force on networking and infrastructure products.
Responsibilities :
- Provides technical expertise in Networking, Automation, Electrical and infrastructure products, acts as domain expert internally and externally.
- Provides pre-sales support, including system engineering, product selection, compatibility confirmation, and process layout.
- Provides post-sales support, including programming support and training, system, process, and product start up, and customer support and training.
- Acts as a technical liaison between the customer, WESCO, and the selected vendors in system design, implementation, start up, and ongoing maintenance.
- Provides proof of concept for solving customers' engineering and production needs.
- Makes joint and solo calls to customers and prospects.
- Assists account representatives in finding new sales opportunities by teaching and guiding.
- Executes business plans and assists in creation of plans.
- Promotes value-add of the assigned products in competitive situations.
- Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complimentary product areas.
- Partners with Purchasing, Regional Management and Inside Sales on product, suggested inventory, parts, delivery, and price levels.
- Understands market conditions, competitive forces, and identifies areas for growth.
- Understands industry trends and technical developments that effect target markets.
- Maintains excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources.
- Connects with client, management, and representatives to showcase the networking and infrastructure products or services offered.
- Makes sales contacts, research's customer needs and develops product and application information, demonstrating technology solutions for customers.
Qualifications :
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
About Us
This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and / or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, Wesco offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here.
About the Team
At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Our company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups, comprehensive benefits plan and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community who provides platforms for your success.
Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE : WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.
