Job Description

Job Description Summary
The Technical Application Engineer demonstrates leadership in supporting the business’ goals, programs, and processes. In this role you will, solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Technical Application Engineer you will:

Work with Sales, channels and customers on pre-sales and post-Sales technical efforts on Industrial Communications products (MDS and Lentronics)
Develop and execute technical sales strategies relevant to market opportunities
Communicate individual customer requirements to Sales Manager in regards to designs and quotations
Communicate requirements for order fulfillment to sourcing and operations teams
Direct the management of customer’s with clear communication internally and externally
Document competitors’ activities and assess potential market moves
Review and influence customer specifications to assure compliance and/or noted exceptions for development of equipment and service quotations
Be engaged with other Communications Sales Application Engineers, Sales Managers and immediate manager
Make technical presentations to all levels of the customer’s organization
Develop engineering and installation work scopes, schedules and cost estimates to facilitate total scope project offerings
Manage and negotiate commercial and contractual risk within the Inquiry to Order (ITO) process
Contribute positively to regional sales, orders, profitability, and ITO quality goals
QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college and or equivalent years experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Technical Engineering role
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Ability and willingness to travel up to 70%
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

CCNA / CCMP
IEEE, MIS, CS
Six Sigma training or equivalent Quality Training
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Solid presentation skills
Strong creative problem solving skills
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong customer mindset
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
The salary range for this position is $81,750 - $136,250. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for variable incentive compensation.

Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No