Application Engineering Manager - Power Systems

Overview Application Engineering Manager – Power Systems at Siemens. The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit, based in Wendell, North Carolina, focuses on photovoltaic inverters, medium-voltage power distribution equipment including packaging and services, and solutions including automation. The EA Business Unit offers a full range of energy distribution systems and solutions and aims to create the power distribution grid of the future. Responsibilities Lead and supervise Offers Application Engineers in developing customer proposals that meet technical requirements and pricing targets. Manage team capacity, resource planning, and staffing to support near- and long-term business needs. Coach, mentor, and develop staff through performance feedback, growth discussions, and training plans. Ensure lessons learned from project execution are incorporated into future proposals. Track and improve departmental KPIs, including proposal timeliness, quote cycle time, hit rate, utilization, and NCCs. Identify and drive process improvements in collaboration with Business Innovation and Business Excellence teams. Provide technical and commercial support for complex hardware and software solution designs. Review, approve, and present customer proposals to regional and corporate leadership, ensuring alignment with financial targets, risk profiles, and compliance requirements. Partner with Program Management, Contract Management, Legal, Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure successful proposal development and project handover. Oversee change order support post-award and ensure scope changes are captured and recovered. Support review and negotiation of customer terms, MPAs, and long-term pricing agreements. Participate in sales forecasting and provide input on pipeline and strategy. Support Sales and Business Development in customer relationship management and program strategy. Engage in customer contract negotiations to support successful order intake. Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, processes, policies, and best practices. Collaborate with Procurement and senior leadership to develop long-term vendor strategies and pricing agreements. Manage remote team members in alternate plant locations. Provide updates to senior management on solutions production initiatives, progress, and challenges. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or management. 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing corporate environment. 4+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing a team. Proficiency with low and medium voltage power distribution products such as switchgears, motor controllers, transformers, bus ducts, and power equipment centers. Proficiency with in-depth manufacturing technology knowledge of any listed products. Proficiency with applying IBC, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, IEEE, UL, NEMA standards for power distribution applications. PC skills including Microsoft Office tools and product configuration/pricing applications. Experience with Electrical and 2D Layout drawing tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, etc. Travel required – less than 10%. Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to create accountability and to lead by example. Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills. Strong understanding of operational processes and business acumen. Solid financial knowledge to participate in ongoing business planning and bid reviews for the Offers teams. Excellent collaboration, leadership, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining customer service. Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers. Experience with global Limits of Authority processes for management approvals. Knowledge of Siemens best practices and View email address on click.appcast.io processes preferred. Knowledge of integration within E Houses/Buildings is a plus. Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing processes. Advanced Degree in Management. About Siemens Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. We aim to create technology with purpose and deliver value for customers. Equity and Inclusion We value diverse perspectives and are committed to equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Compensation: $122,951 - $210,773; Benefit eligibility and details vary by role and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Siemens