Hybrid Senior Project Applications Engineer, Cooling Systems

at Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.

• Job title: Senior Project Applications Engineer, Cooling Systems
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Warrendale, United States

About the role

• Senior Project Applications Engineer at MEPPI overseeing proposals and managing technical information for cooling systems. Collaborating with customers and ensuring project success in IT cooling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQ information and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal departments to prepare quotations that include specification compliance, pricing, Bill of Materials, cost-of-ownership documentation, drawings, scope of work, and procedures.
• Participate in contract and price negotiations with customers.
• Manage contract terms and pricing to achieve the divisions sales plan.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Identify business opportunities with new and existing customers within CPSD.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans specifying goals, scheduling, resource allocation, risk identification, and contingency plans.
• Ensure customer commitments are met, and project costs remain within budget.
• Provide technical application engineering support for internal and external customers.
• Provide technical support to other departments for on-site services as needed.
• Independently represent MEPPI in technical meetings, site walkthroughs, seminars, and presentations to promote IT and mechanical cooling products.
• Track and communicate project status, technical requirements, and customer information.
• Ensure order and customer documentation are stored and transferred in accordance with the MEPPI quality system.
• Identify and recommend proper application of products for customer solutions.
• Create, present, and review electrical, schematic, system, and mechanical drawings.
• Develop written and verbal communications to describe and promote IT cooling and mechanical products.
• Work with the management team and internal departments to identify and minimize MEPPI risks and exposures for customer and vendor orders.
• Work with internal departments to evaluate and mitigate order costs.
• Oversee factory witness tests, create and manage agenda, and lead customer communication.
• Identify and propose cost-saving opportunities and new product opportunities.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of CPSD by conducting business with other MEPPI departments, visitors, and callers in a timely and cooperative manner.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of experience with applications engineering and/or outside technical sales experience in IT or mechanical cooling, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of direct expansion and variable refrigerant flow cooling systems, chiller systems, and indoor computer room air conditioning (CRAC) and computer room air handling (CRAH) units.
• Ability to read, understand, and create technical drawings and material.
• Advanced interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required to communicate with customers, employees, and suppliers.
• Advanced computer skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office products, CAD software, and ERP business systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: MEPPI covers 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• Retirement Security: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation time, plus 12 paid holidays annually.
• Career Development: Professional training, certifications, and tuition assistance to grow your skills.
• Employee Benefits: Profit sharing and product/service discounts.