Applications Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Roanoke, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Roanoke, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Application Engineer – Variable Speed Drives
? Roanoke, VA
? Up to $139K Base
? 5 Weeks PTO | ?? ~15% Travel

We’re hiring an Application Engineer to support the design and implementation of variable frequency drive (VFD) systems for custom industrial automation projects, primarily supporting overhead crane applications.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with customers, solving complex drive-related challenges, and owning projects from concept through commissioning.
What You’ll Do
  • Define system requirements and develop specifications for low & medium voltage VFD systems
  • Collaborate with OEMs and end users to deliver custom-engineered solutions
  • Troubleshoot AC/DC drive systems both remotely and on-site
  • Develop electrical schematics and support system-level design
  • Assist with commissioning, tuning, and optimization of VFD systems
  • Evaluate vendor proposals and recommend cost-effective solutions
  • Support technical proposals, costing, and client discussions
What You Bring
  • BS in Electrical Engineering (or related field)
  • Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) in industrial environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and application engineering experience
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and customers
Why Join
  • 5 weeks PTO starting day one
  • Work on custom, project-based automation systems
  • High visibility with clients and real ownership of your work 

 


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com