R&d Software Engineer jobs at Siemens

Role Description

The Residential Sales Engineer is responsible for selling low- and medium-voltage power distribution and power control solutions within the central FL construction market.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with electrical contractors and distributor partners, providing guidance around the application/use of electrical distribution equipment in construction projects, providing subject matter expertise of Siemens products and systems with electrical distributors and contractors.

This high-visibility position is required to provide a strong market presence and support distribution channel partners to drive market share growth.

Product sales responsibility but not limited to: Panelboards, Switchboards, Medium Voltage gear, Lighting Panels, Low Voltage Switchgear, Busway, Motor Control Centers, Molded Case Circuit Breakers, IEC/NEMA Control, Safety Switches, and Residential Products.

Building long term relationships with senior management at key distribution and contractor accounts.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is strongly desired, although a combination of education (HS Diploma or GED equivalency is a minimum requirement) and directly related work experience will also be considered.

5+ years of successful sales experience

3+ year of LV/MV power distribution product line.

Individual must possess a valid Driver's license in good standing.

Individual must be at least 21 years of age to participate in the required Siemens vehicle plan.

*Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering preferred

Experience selling to Electrical Contractors is a requirement.

You will benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be located here:

The pay range for this position is $72,400.00 to $124,100.00 and is eligible for Sales Incentive. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

• Early Procurement Involvement:
• Engage in preliminary development. Be actively involved in the product development/manufacturing process as well as undertaking and pushing forward cost reduction measures (design to cost, target costing, standardization, key data, etc.) to achieve the target costs for materials and reduce the overall material costs by fulfilling the necessary functions. Represent Strategic Procurement in the R&D project meetings and ensure milestone deliverables. Collaborate with R&D engineers and commodity managers to align the development goals with commodity strategies.
• Early Supplier Integration:
• Include suppliers and conduct cost-benefit analysis workshops, innovation workshops and concept competitions with key suppliers to concentrate on the key functions of the components/projects. Optimize material cost through DtC. Review’s material cost target.

• Analysis:
• Initiate market observation, conduct and provide market information/analyses on international technology and price trends to obtain new suppliers and new technologies in the supply chain.
• Alignment of Technology Roadmaps:
• Introduce and follow up given cross-functional Procurement strategies to ensure the linkage of commodity strategies and technological market trends.
• Strategy alignment:
• Support activities planned by the lines of business to harmonize and implement the technological line-of-business strategies with procurement strategies. Supports Core/Non-core initiatives. Participates sourcing strategy development with commodity team.

• Strategy deployment:
• Drive sourcing decisions with interface partners to incorporate technological knowhow and safeguard security strategies. Drives cross-functional sourcing concept.
• Business support:
• Be involved in and provide corresponding support for projects in lines of business to provide optimum input for quotes, workshops, scope of material (BoM assessment) and realization of potential for savings in the project.
• Supplier Management:
• Technology Assess and develop suppliers from the technological standpoint (if necessary, jointly with interface partners) to concentrate on the best suppliers.
• Knowledge management:
• Participate in workgroups and work in projects to stay informed and keep and others informed and exert influence at an early stage.
• Risk Mitigation:
• Applies preventive methods aimed at risk minimization. Designs, maintains, and improves specific requirements, specification and concepts based on supplier categorization.
• Supplier Integration:
• Coordinate’s product/service qualifications and approvals based on specific requirements / specifications (Ready to Order).

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 5 plus years of experience in procurement and supply chain management including R&D, manufacturing, procurement, finance and supplier interfacing.
• Excellent analytical skills and good judgment in assessing risks and control deficiencies, with confidence in suggesting practical alternative solutions.
• Ability to travel 20%
• Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future.

• BS Electrical Engineering Degree
• Master’s degree.
• Industry experience within a Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic component manufacturing business
• Project management knowledge and execution leadership experience
• Professional Certifications: Supply Chain Management; Project Management etc.
• Good communication, listening, good networking and negotiation skills are required.
• Self-determined and goal oriented, Ownership, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, proactive and team player with the drive to implement changes.