Application Engineer – Power Distribution (Switchgear Focus)

Job Title: Application Engineer – Power Distribution (Switchgear Focus)
Location: Marietta, Ohio (Onsite | Limited Travel Required)
Job Type: Contract to Hire

Note: Candidates must be based in Ohio and have direct experience working with switchgear.

Overview

Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting mission-critical electrical infrastructure, particularly within high-demand sectors like data centers. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and enjoys working across engineering, sales, and operations.

Role Summary

The Application Engineer will develop technical solutions and customer proposals for low-voltage switchgear and related power distribution systems. This includes preparing layout drawings, reviewing electrical diagrams, selecting components, and supporting the quotation process with accuracy and speed.

This position is customer-facing and requires strong communication skills, responsiveness, and the ability to collaborate with multiple internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:
• Review project specifications, one-line diagrams, and supporting documentation

• Create switchgear layouts and elevation drawings for proposals and submittals

• Support and manage quotation activities in a timely manner

• Size and specify electrical components, including breakers and control systems

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and commercial proposals

• Partner with engineering teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable

• Participate in customer discussions to clarify scope and resolve technical questions

• Contribute to value engineering initiatives to balance cost and performance

• Maintain a high level of responsiveness in a deadline-driven environment

• Travel occasionally for customer meetings or project-related discussions

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable hands-on experience

• 3–8+ years of experience with low-voltage switchgear, power systems, or electrical distribution equipment

• Strong ability to interpret one-line diagrams and electrical schematics

• Experience specifying breakers and related components (e.g., ABB, Schneider, Eaton, Siemens)

• Familiarity with UL standards and data center applications is a plus

• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design platforms

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to balance technical accuracy with commercial considerations

What Success Looks Like:
• Timely and accurate delivery of quotations

• Strong alignment between proposed solutions and manufacturing capabilities

• High level of customer confidence in technical recommendations

• Clear and consistent communication across teams

• Ownership mindset with the ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality

What You’ll Find Here:
• Collaborative, hands-on manufacturing environment

• Exposure to rapidly growing infrastructure demand

• Team-oriented culture with high standards and mutual respect

• Opportunity to contribute directly to business growth and innovation