Appl Engineer

Date: Sep 15, 2023

Location: Taguig City, PH, 1631

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Corporate Overview
Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.
 
Division Overview
Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. Today, HPS is deeply engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes, and has been actively growing that segment of the business. HPS roots have historically been in high voltage transmission, distribution, substation, underground products used by electric utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, transportation, gas and water industries.

At HPS, we build products that provide mission critical infrastructure and that deliver communications and power to millions of people worldwide. In our business, failure is not an option. Therefore, we manufacture products of uncompromising integrity and it starts with our quality policy. We hold our partners, our suppliers and ourselves to the highest standard to ensure we exceed all the technical and functional expectations of our customers.

Hubbell Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Electrical, Power, and Industrial Technology.

Brand Overview

Posting Address

Aclara Meters Philippines, Inc.

28 First Avenue, Bagumbayan, Taguig City, Metro Manila 1631, Philippines

Position Overview

The Application Engineer (Meters & AMI) performs a key role within the Quality & Customer Service team in the provision of technical pre-sales and after-sales support to end-customers and sales channel partners of Aclara Meters Philippines, Inc. (AMP).  The Application Engineer also participates in new opportunity discussions with customers. Improving overall customer experience and satisfaction via responsiveness to customer support needs, generating new business opportunities, and conducting product trainings for AMP and HUS employees are primary objectives of the Application Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead technical presentations to customers on Aclara solutions and capabilities to address specific customer needs.
  • Configure Meter/AMI demonstration environment and support Sales in customer demonstrations.
  • Assist and support sales & commercial team in product presentations and proposal generation; support preparation of product/project cost estimates.
  • Manage internal and customer product issues; coordinate with Aclara experts when needed.
  • Provide technical training and support to customers, AMP employees, and sales channel partners.
  • Develop business network with utility customers, regulators and consultants; be viewed as an industry expert on Metering & AMI.
  • Monitor ERC and NTC rules and regulations relevant to Aclara AMI and metering products; initiate and secure type-approval renewals and applications with ERC and/or NTC as may be required.
  • Review customer bid documents and produce technical compliance statements; seek support from Aclara experts where necessary.
  • Understand Aclara product roadmaps in relation to customer requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Understand customers' use cases and environment, and provide appropriate technical input and solutions.

Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, or other related fields from a reputable college or university
  • Licensed ECE, with substantial exposure and experience in electric utility operations, metering and AMI, IT networking (hardware & software) applications is preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in electric utility industry to include Automatic Meter Reader (AMR), AMI, smart metering, meter data management applications, neighborhood area networks, IT networking.
  • Customer-focused mindset, and a passion for customer face time and ability to satisfy customer needs both in office and field environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong creative and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Highly organized.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to travel up to 70% via air or land.
  • Ability to lift, assemble, handle, and use various electrical & communication equipment and tools.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics

 

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.