Motor Control Center & Drives Technical Specialist

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At Werner Electric Supply, we're more than an electrical distributor - we're a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person's voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other.

Job Summary

The Motor Control Centers (MCC) & Drives Technical Specialist assists customers in design specification and execution of motor control and power products and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce motor control center and drive proposals and bill of materials for external customers and vendor partners.
• Review bill of materials and provide cross reference products to internal Werner teams.
• Validate and analyze electrical drawings to determine appropriate bill of materials for customer requests.
• Properly size electrical equipment based on equipment documentation by performing calculations for horsepower and current loads.
• Utilize vendor software to generate hardware layouts, specifications, and drawings.
• Respond to customer inquiries related to design, product function capabilities, and applications escalating to Product Specialist and/ or vendor partner as appropriate.
• Log customer inquiries and support provided to customers into the customer relationship manager (CRM).
• Log opportunities based on proposals created into the customer relationship manager (CRM) within the timeframe established by company guidelines.
• Negotiate vendor and customer discounts, while calculating and maintaining margin levels based on company guidelines.
• Conduct peer reviews of proposals for accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including: projects, network solutions, sales, marketing and product management to ensure operational and customer expectations are met.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 1-year certificate from technical school OR 2-3 years of working experience in the electrical or electro-mechanical industries
• Requires knowledge of and the ability to use Microsoft office products including Excel, Outlook and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in the areas of electrical, automation, or electro-mechanical is preferred
• Previous experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and/or Motor Control Centers (MCCs) is highly preferred
• Electrical Industrial Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master's License
• Existing experience with Rockwell Automation products

Company Overview

Founded in 1948, Werner Electric Supply has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. We are a growing, privately-held company with over 450 employees who uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent New North Workplace Excellence Award winner, we're dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term success of our employees and customers. Apply today and find out why we're a "Great Place to Work."

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual bonuses and merit increases based on performance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Career Development & Leadership Training
• Paid Parental Leave

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