Senior Applications Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Senior Application Engineer is responsible for providing technical data as needed for inquiries and from Sales or customer requests.

Responsibilities include the completion of any projects that are assigned by the VP and directing subordinate personnel as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Be familiar with industry standards common to the wire and cable industry IEEE, UL, AEIC, NEC. ASTM, NEMA, MIL-C, ICEA, CSA, AREMA, IEC, etc.
• Possess knowledge of all types of cables, accessories and their usage.
• Work equally well with other individuals in either a supervisory or a team environment.
• Define and analyze problems and propose solutions as required.
• Conduct meetings and give presentations to Okonite personnel or customers.
• Have a specific understanding of Okonite internal and industry specifications, standards, etc.
• Provide support and assistance to other divisions such as Customer Service and Manufacturing when necessary.
• Travel to customer locations for presentations or advisor needs.
• Participate in industry meetings and conventions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Strong verbal and written skills
• Have knowledge and understanding of all laboratory procedures as required.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE :

BS in any Engineering Degree, Physics or Mathematics

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : YES NO

Company Description

The Okonite Company was founded in 1878, making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States.

Earliest customers included Samuel F.B. Morse for his telegraph network and Thomas A. Edison for the Pearl Street Generating Station, the nation's first, built in New York City in 1882.

In June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States to be owned by its employees through an Employees' Stock Ownership Trust.

As such, Okonite employees have a unique vested interest in the quality and service we provide.

Today, Okonite is headquartered in Ramsey NJ, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. At our six (6) manufacturing facilities, we make cables that range from 300V to 345kV insulated products that include Instrumentation, Power and Control, Medium Voltage, and High Voltage cables.

Okonite serves a multitude of markets including Electric Utility (Distribution, Transmission, and Generation including fossil and nuclear), Oil & Gas (refineries and production platforms), Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, Transit and Pulp & Paper.

In addition, we provide cables to various other industrial customers in areas of Hospitals, Colleges & Universities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Centers.

With today's focus on renewable energy, Okonite cables can be found at Wind Farms, Solar Farms, and Biofuel generating facilities.

Company Description

The Okonite Company was founded in 1878, making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States.

Earliest customers included Samuel F.B. Morse for his telegraph network and Thomas A. Edison for the Pearl Street Generating Station, the nation's first, built in New York City in 1882.

r n r nIn June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States to be owned by its employees through an Employees' Stock Ownership Trust.

As such, Okonite employees have a unique vested interest in the quality and service we provide. r n r nToday, Okonite is headquartered in Ramsey NJ, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City.

At our six (6) manufacturing facilities, we make cables that range from 300V to 345kV insulated products that include Instrumentation, Power and Control, Medium Voltage, and High Voltage cables.

r n r nOkonite serves a multitude of markets including Electric Utility (Distribution, Transmission, and Generation including fossil and nuclear), Oil & Gas (refineries and production platforms), Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, Transit and Pulp & Paper.

In addition, we provide cables to various other industrial customers in areas of Hospitals, Colleges & Universities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Centers.

With today's focus on renewable energy, Okonite cables can be found at Wind Farms, Solar Farms, and Biofuel generating facilities.