Application Engineer
Job Description
Application Engineer
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Location: Fort Mill, SC
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Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 DOE
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Job Type: Direct Hire
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About the Opportunity
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We are partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in Fort Mill, SC to identify an experienced Application Engineer. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in electrical controls, panel design, industrial automation, or custom-engineered systems. Candidates with hands-on panel building experience who have transitioned into engineering are highly encouraged to apply.
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The successful candidate will work closely with customers, sales, production, and engineering teams to develop application-specific solutions, design control panel circuitry, and support the manufacturing process from concept through completion.
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Responsibilities
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- Design and develop electrical control panel circuitry and system layouts.
- Interpret customer specifications and prepare engineering solutions that meet project requirements.
- Generate and modify drawings using AutoCAD LT.
- Apply knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) to ensure compliant designs.
- Design and engineer UL 508A industrial control panels.
- Create bills of materials (BOMs), wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective.
- Support troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning activities as needed.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Review projects for quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
- Provide technical support to customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders.
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent experience in industrial controls, panel building, or automation engineering will be considered.
- Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Experience designing UL 508A control panels.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD LT and electrical drawing creation.
- Knowledge of industrial control systems, motor controls, PLCs, and electrical components.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and project management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Preferred Experience
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- Control panel design and fabrication.
- Industrial automation or OEM manufacturing environments.
- Electrical system design for custom machinery or equipment.
- Hands-on panel building experience.
- Experience supporting projects from concept through production.
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