Senior Project Applications Engineer

Role Overview

• Develop Customer-Focused Quotations : Review RFQ information and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal departments to prepare accurate quotations including specification compliance, pricing, Bills of Material, cost-of-ownership documentation, drawings, scope of work, and procedures.
• Lead Contract & Price Negotiations : Participate in commercial negotiations, manage product costs, and support margin objectives.
• Strengthen Customer Relationships : Develop and maintain relationships with national account customers; support domestic customers with international requirements; identify new business opportunities in the national account segment.
• Manage Project Plans : Create, maintain, and monitor project plans outlining goals, schedules, resource allocation, risks, and mitigation strategies to ensure customer commitments are met and costs remain within budget.
• Provide Technical Application Support : Deliver application engineering expertise to internal and external customers; support onsite service activities as needed.
• Serve as Technical Representative : Attend technical meetings, site walkthroughs, seminars, and presentations independently to promote CPSD products.
• Deliver Technical Training : Provide technical training and product education for CPSD sales channels.
• Track & Communicate Project Status : Manage documentation, technical requirements, and customer communications in compliance with MEPPIs quality system.
• Recommend Product Solutions : Identify proper applications for CPSD products and develop customer-specific engineered solutions.
• Manage Engineering Documentation : Create, present, and review electrical, schematic, system, and mechanical drawings.
• Support Technical Communications : Develop written and verbal materials to explain and promote CPSD solutions.
• Mitigate Project Risks : Work with management and internal teams to identify and minimize risks associated with customer and vendor orders; evaluate and mitigate order costs.
• Mentor Engineering Staff : Support and mentor other Project Application Engineers in technical support, pricing strategy, and training.
• Lead Factory Witness Testing : Oversee customer witness test agendas, execution, and communications.
• Drive Continuous Improvement : Identify cost improvements, process optimizations, and new product opportunities.
• Promote CPSD Excellence : Support CPSDs mission and professional image through positive, collaborative interactions across MEPPI and with external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years of applications engineering and/or outside technical sales experience in power quality/distribution, or equivalent education and experience
• Advanced knowledge of UPS systems, power quality equipment, batteries, and/or distribution switchgear
• Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings and engineering documents
• Advanced interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office
• Proficiency with CAD software and ERP business systems.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage : MEPPI pays 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• Retirement Plans : 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off : Earn vacation after 90 days, plus 12 paid holidays annually.
• Career Development : Take advantage of technical training, leadership development, and educational assistance programs.
• Exclusive Employee Perks : Profit sharing, 24/7 access to the Warrendale, PA fitness center, and participation in MEPPIs Wellness Program.