Engineer, Senior Solutions

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Location : Remote

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer who will drive the growth initiatives of Southwire in servicing the high volume of residential and commercial customers in North America. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of a variety of complex engineering applications. They will have commercial experience and be proficient in conceptualizing, designing, and deploying scalable, market-ready products and solutions.

A Senior Solutions Engineer is instrumental in driving demand creation by capturing the voice of the customer and translating their needs into actionable technical solutions. Work with customers to understand their challenges, design optimal solutions using Southwire products / services, and ultimately help guide the sales process with your technical expertise. Collaborate with both the engineering and product teams to improve solutions based on customer feedback.

Key Responsibilities

Provide deep technical knowledge about the company's products and services, demonstrating their capabilities and benefits to potential customers.

Establish and foster trusted partnerships with key industry stakeholders to uncover strategic insights, emerging innovation trends, and competitive dynamics to shape solution development and drive customer-aligned innovation.

Champion customer-centric innovation by leading ideation workshops fostering cross-functional collaboration to uncover and address voice of customer pain points translating insights into actionable engineering requirements.

Identify the customer's technical pain points during the entire life cycle and translate them into new engineering requirements for products, tools, or field solutions. Summarize product features, functionalities, code compliance, and long-term performance and submit the ideas into the Stage-Gate process.

Work directly with end users to specify products and services that meet Southwire's five sustainability attributes from cradle to grave.

Have proficient knowledge of NEC, NESC, UL, and other relevant industry standards and specifications.

Interpret electrical / mechanical drawings (CAD, BIM), which include system accessories, to provide the best-in-class solutions.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree : Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical

7-10 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise :

• Engineering : application support and / or product experience in the Wire and Cable, Power, Utility, Manufacturing, or Electrical Industry is required.
• Product engineering : Innovation, design, development, launch and commercialization.

Preferred Education & Experience

Master's Degree

Specialized Degree : Engineering, Mechanical

8-11 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise :

Certifications / Licenses :

CAD, Revit (BIM), Project Management; Proficient in Codes & Standards : NEC, ASTM, UL, CSA, IEEE, ICEA, NEMA

Professional Engineer (PE), CAD, Revit (BIM), Project Management

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire Team Members : No

Travel

Domestic - Up to 50% of time

Physical Requirements

Driving - 25% of time

Standing - 25% of time

Sitting - 25% of time

Walking - 25% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Laboratory

Job Site

Equipment

Hard Hat

Computer / Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Vest

Power Tools

Competencies

Action Oriented Balances Stakeholders Collaborates Customer Focus Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns

Skills

Cross-Selling Electrical Engineering Lead Generation Process Improvement Rapport Building Systems Development Life Cycle

Benefits We Offer :

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.