Product Application Engineer

Job description

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $115,200-172,800 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Project Application Engineer (PAE) – Drives serves as the technical owner for motor control and variable frequency drive (VFD) solutions, supporting opportunities from pre‑sales through early project execution. This role ensures Drive system architectures are safe, compliant, properly sized, and executable, acting as the technical bridge between Sales, Project Management, and Engineering. The PAE protects the customer, project execution, and Drives portfolio by ensuring only buildable, technically defensible solutions progress into execution. Key Accountabilities: Drives Technical Ownership Own end‑to‑end Drives system architecture, including: LV and MV VFDs Transformers, line reactors, and filters Bypass schemes and control architectures Validate application suitability based on process conditions, environment, and duty cycle Own technical assumptions, risks, exclusions, and deviations related to Drives scope Ensure compliance with: Customer specifications IEC / IEEE standards (harmonics,…