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Panelmatic

Application Engineer

Panelmatic, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the data center, chemical, food & beverage, pulp & paper, material handling, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, renewables, metals, and utility markets. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology ensures compliance with domestic and international standards.

Job Summary We are seeking an Application Engineer to join our team and play a key role in winning business within the utility, data center, industrial/OEM and packaged equipment center sectors. You will collaborate closely with sales, engineering, estimating, and product management teams to develop competitive, profitable bids that meet our clients’ requirements and deadlines while adhering to industry standards and customer specifications. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Duties

Review Request for Proposals/Quotations (RFPs/RFQs) to ensure alignment with company capabilities and compliance with industry standards.

Provide guidance to customers on project deliverables as needed.

Manage the proposal process from start through PO acceptance, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

Collaborate with internal teams (sales, estimating, engineering, product management) to gather necessary proposal information.

Ensure that pricing and cost estimates are accurate and reflect the scope of work and material requirements.

Partner with sales and product management to develop accurate, competitive pricing strategies that drive business growth.

Coordinate document preparation, format proposals, and ensure adherence to company branding guidelines.

Act as the liaison between outside sales teams and customers, building strong relationships and providing outstanding service.

Review post‑project operations data and provide closed‑loop feedback for sales/estimating process enhancements.

Occasionally present proposals to clients, showcasing our expertise and solutions.

Maintain proposal records and documentation, tracking status and outcomes of submitted proposals.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field (equivalent experience accepted).

Two or more years of experience in technical proposal development and administration within an electrical manufacturing environment.

Two or more years of experience with utility customers.

Two or more years of experience with low and medium voltage packaged equipment centers.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Familiarity with ERP systems and Salesforce system.

Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and electrical/mechanical drawings.

Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background checks.

Ability to lift, push, and pull objects and perform physical tasks.

Alignment with company core values.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD.

100% medical premium paid by Panelmatic for the employee‑only level medical coverage.

80% paid by Panelmatic and 20% paid by the employee on all other level medical coverage (employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family).

401(k) and bonuses.

Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development.

PTO and paid holidays.

Career advancement opportunities.

Competitive wages.

Family‑friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years.

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