Application Engineer

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Applications Engineer to join the Building Control Systems Wattstopper Team in Richardson, TX. In this role, you will p rovide project pre-sales, application, and product support and specification for a wide range of Wattstopper products; including support for Building Automation Integrators connecting to WattStopper lighting control systems.

What Will You Do?

• Understand the requirements of project lighting control and ensure all project objectives are met.
• Provide application engineering support for WattStopper lighting controls including Architectural Dimming Systems, Ethernet, BACnet, Niagara networks, and customized solutions.
• Internal and external education on BAS networks and systems.
• Provide application engineering support (design, sequence of operation development, programming for controls systems, and other related duties) for WattStopper lighting control systems.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications and apply the information to a set of specific Watt Stopper products to meet the intent of the project documents.
• Develop and verify nonstandard design and custom solutions from standard product mix.
• Supervision of submittal generation, control programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of Watt Stopper systems.
• Supports sales team and assists in quotations.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Required Skills

Education:

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related/equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• 3-8 years’ experience in Electrical, HVAC or low-voltage control systems, construction management and / or lighting controls.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Understanding of control systems (dimming, energy management and lighting controls).
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong analytical and good communication skills.
• Must enjoy working in a team environment.
• Must be a self-starter, requiring minimal supervision.
• Agreeable to travel for training and support as needed.