Sr. Applications Engineer, Singapore, MNC top tier power distribution equipment vendor
Electrical & Electronics Appliances
Position Summary
The Senior Applications Engineer provides high-level engineering expertise, project management, and commercial support for the application of the company’s high-amperage busduct products across customer projects. This role leads technical strategy, mentors junior engineers, and ensures customer satisfaction throughout the sales cycle. The engineer is responsible for drafting product offers, resolving technical issues, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Functions
Maintain expert-level knowledge of the company’s products and their applications.
Design system layouts for busduct systems using site surveys, customer drawings, project tenders, and field input.
Utilize AutoCAD (mechanical and electrical) for layout and design tasks.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including catalog sheets, FAQs, technical briefs, reports, and installation instructions.
Provide technical and commercial support to sales teams and customers—onsite or remotely—on topics such as product estimation, RFQ support, ratings, regulatory compliance, safety, customization, troubleshooting, installation, and pricing.
Lead technical strategy to ensure alignment with customer needs and business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and documentation standards.
Participate in customer meetings and deliver presentations on product solutions and project updates.
Draft technical offers for busduct products, verifying application requirements based on customer needs and installation layouts.
Confirm technical specifications including operating temperature, power, installation parameters, materials, and quantities.
Support project management throughout the entire sales cycle.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.
Additional Duties
Conduct onsite measurements, troubleshooting, and rework as needed.
Serve as a technical liaison to the sales team.
Deliver training on busduct products to the sales network, customers, and installation contractors.
Support the Service Group by assisting with project management during installations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong aptitude for electrical product design and application in power distribution and busduct systems.
Strong aptitude in BMS and communications protocol.
Familiarity with IEC standards and certifications.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Customer-focused, dependable, and solutions-oriented.
Self-reliant, adaptable, and resourceful in dynamic environments.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering (Electrical preferred), or 3+ years of relevant experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering.
Experience with busbar/busduct systems preferred.
Experience with BMS and EPMS required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical writing.
Ability to travel up to 25% regularly and up to 40% occasionally, primarily within APAC.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Occasional exposure to manufacturing and construction environments; use of personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection) may be required.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.
Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further, the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with the company.
Tech & Engineering