Application Engineer - South Carolina
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Sonepar is hiring an Application Engineer - South Carolina. Capital Electric seeks an Application Engineer in Piedmont, SC to support sales with automation and control solutions, receive hands‑on training, and assist customers through product knowledge, training, and vendor certification courses.
Key focus areas include Support industrial end‑user accounts, system integrators, panel builders and OEM customers, Relay new product development information to customers, and Help the Account Manager develop new customer relationships.
Important skills include PLCs, Drives, Sensor Setups, and Customer Service.
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Application Engineer - South Carolina
Req ID: 49689
Date: Aug 3, 2026
Location:
Piedmont, SC, US, 29673
Company: Sonepar
Brand: Capital Electric
There’s a Place for You at Capital
A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.
Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
As an Application Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our sales team’s efforts to drive Automation and Control growth. This position is specifically tailored for emerging professionals who are eager to learn and contribute to cutting-edge technology solutions. You will receive hands-on training from our experienced application engineers, gaining valuable insights into automation solutions, energy audits, kitting and assembly, on-site engineering services and much more. Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:
Location: South Carolina
Responsibilities:
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Supporting Industrial end user accounts, systems integrators, panel builders and OEM customers
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Keeping up with new product development and relaying the information to the customer
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Help the Account Manager develop new customer relationships
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Automation and Control growth including PLCs, drives, sensor, HMIs etc
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Keeping up with required vendor training including certification level courses
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Conduct customer training on automation & control products
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Attend training as required by Capital Electric
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Other duties as required
Requirements:
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A bachelor’s degree in engineering. Electrical engineering is preferred.
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Experience with PLCs, Drives, Sensor setups, etc. is preferred.
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Customer service background is a plus
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
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Healthcare plans
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Dental & vision
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Paid time off
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Paid parental leave
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401(k) retirement savings with company match
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Professional and personal development programs
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Opportunity to become a shareholder
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Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
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Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
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Robust wellness program
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Gym reimbursement
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/capitalelectric/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CapitalElecSply/
Learn more at https://www.capitalelectricsupply.com/about
Capital Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands:https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or [email protected].
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