Supervisor - Application Engineering (MV/LV Utility Proposal)

Dear Aspirant  

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. Were looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like youThen it seems like youd make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking forSupervisor- Application Engineering,  

Youll make an impact by 

• Supervise a team of Application Engineers responsible for preparing customer Bid Proposals, that best fits the customer needs.
• Work closely with the Application Engineering team in the US on daily activity management.
• Reporting to the management team, Based in US.
• Review of Customer specifications, commercial/technical documents, product requirements.
• Identify and define preliminary scope of work for Switchgear and its associated components that fits the Customer specifications.
• Prepare Bills of Materials, Layout Drawings, Single line Drawings and Specification Review documents based on the best judgement of the Engineer.
• Supervise the Proposal reviews, Proposal deliverables for complex projects to ensure that objectives are met by responding to customers promptly - Expertise in Switchgear Product Standardization and NEMA Standards, understanding of Fault level calculations and Switchgear ratings.
• Collaborate with Engineers within the Business Unit to generate technical solutions for the Siemens suite of products.
• Prepare RFQ packages for third party products and work closely with Procurement team to secure the quotations.
• Perform quote evaluations of all the quotations received and make technical recommendations to the design and the vendor choices.
• Develop the cost model for the quotation using product configurator tools and secure approvals from the senior management.
• Prepare Customer-facing proposal packages for the complete scope of work.
• Engage in Customer discussions by supporting the Business Development and Sales teams.
• Identify Process improvement/optimization potentials and work closely with the Engineering Excellence team for its implementation.
• Maintain the Application Engineering team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training the engineering team.
• Develop team competency and knowhow in recommending alternatives or changes to complex customer specifications and/or processes to better match Company products to customer needs and to improve productivity.
• Work closely with the PMO team for an efficient and effective handover of the project from the Bid Phase to the Project execution phase, upon winning the project.
• Ensure teams skill development through periodic training sessions, both internally and externally.
• Interfacing with the EPCs and Customers of Siemens USA as the first point of Engineering contact, during both offers and orders engineering phases as technical liaison.

Use your skills to move the world forward
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or management degree with 8+ years experience in an EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, or industrial corporate environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in Team lead or Supervising capacity.
- Knowledge of ANSI, NEMA, NEC, IEEE, UL, IEC standards.
- Experience with the design and application of electrical power distribution products and power systems/ power delivery.
- Knowledge of relay P&C schemes, schematics, communication network diagrams.
- Ability to analyse customers technical documentation to interpret and apply appropriate Siemens product offerings to meet the customers expectations in cost-effective and timely manner, offer alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs.
- Solid financial knowledge to understand and participate in ongoing business planning and support bid reviews for the Offers team.
- Excellent collaboration, and decision-making skills in a team environment, and demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Excellent communications skills to effectively and accurately communicate with internal and external customers.
- Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office tools and product configuration/pricing applications.
- Experience with Electrical and 2D Layout drawing tools such as AutoCad, Visio, EPLAN, etc.
- Industry knowledge of design and installation requirements for LV and MV distribution equipment.
- Travel Required - Less than 10%.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs  

This role is based in Chennai, where youll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

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