Application Engineer Team Lead

Job Description

This leader manages a team of Applications Engineers that supports Siemens' medium-voltage electrical equipment business, including GIS, pad-mounted switchgear, and metal-enclosed switchgear solutions.

They work closely with Sales, Business Development, customers, factories, and engineering teams to develop technical proposals, pricing, and solutions that help win new business. They also mentor engineers and help ensure projects transition smoothly from the proposal stage into execution.

-Lead and support a team of Applications Engineers. -Act as the main engineering contact for Sales and Business -Development teams. -Review customer RFQs, specifications, and electrical drawings. -Determine the best Siemens solution to meet customer requirements. -Coordinate and oversee proposal development, pricing, and bid activities. -Work with Siemens factories to support lead times, pricing, and production planning. -Develop technical and commercial proposals for customers. -Coordinate with vendors and procurement teams to obtain third-party pricing and equipment quotes. -Support customer meetings, technical presentations, and contract discussions. -Ensure a smooth handoff from the sales/proposal phase to project execution. -Train, mentor, and onboard new engineers. -Track team performance and proposal activity to meet business goals.

Skills and Requirements

• 6+ years of experience with medium-voltage power distribution equipment, including switchgear, transformers, and electrical systems.
• Strong technical ability to review electrical drawings, specifications, and RFQs and develop customer-focused solutions.
• Proven experience leading engineers, coordinating proposal activities, and supporting sales efforts.
• Strong commercial and business acumen with experience in pricing, bidding, and cost evaluation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across customers, sales teams, factories, procurement, and project management.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].