Substation Applications Engineer at AFL

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today we manufacture thousands of products generate an excess of $2B in revenue and employ approximately 11000 associates worldwide. At AFL we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth let us connect you to your next career opportunity.What We Offer:A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employeesFlexible time off policy401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)Professional development training and tuition reimbursement programsExcellent medical dental vision and life insurance policy optionsOpportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!We are seeking a Full Time Applications Engineer to join our Conductor Accessories team here in Duncan SC!The Substation Application Engineer provides technical support to energy utility customers for AFLs substation products which includes creating application notes instruction manuals and conducting training. Application Engineers act as the voice of the customer for the form fit and function of AFL products.ResponsibilitiesProvide pre - and post - technical support to sales customer service representatives and customers. Including but not limited to:Field trainingCustomer visitsIndustry standard participationsConducts product training both internally for company associates and externally for customers sales agents and representativeCreates documents for new product introductions installation instructions applications notes and product specific guidelinesInteract with manufacturing sales and research teams to develop and market new products to support product launch for at least the first six months.Lead technical RFx response effortsRemain up to date and knowledgeable on the most current competitor product offering and technology.Adhere to and promote the environments health and safety policies of AFLMust successfully complete pre-employment assessments background & reference checksOther assignments as identified.Personal QualitiesAbility to work independently or as part of a teamSelf-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve under all circumstancesAbility to work well with limited supervisionWell-developed personal skills comfortable in a cross-cultural environmentEffective time management and organizational skillsStrong presentation and technical writing skills.Ability to disseminate complex information to all levels of an organization including engineering teams sales teams installation teamsAbility to work remotely effectively because of frequent travel.QualificationsBachelor of Engineering (preferred electrical engineer but other engineering allowed with relevant experience). Non-degreed individuals will be considered so long as they have held an engineering defined role within an organization for a minimum of 10 years.Substation engineering experience in either a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plusStrongly proficient using MS Word Excel PowerPointHighly effective/strong communication skills (Oral and Written)Knowledge of mechanical tooling design software macro generationFind a way and Can do mentalityProject Management SkillsWorking ConditionsOffice and manufacturing floor environment.Travel up to 50% to field sites customer locations etc#LI-MB1 Key Skills Fashion Retail,Academics,Desktop Support,Equity,Investigation,Diagnostic Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Engineering Experience: years Vacancy: 1