(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2618253/ForumPhotos/GE%20-%20General%20Electric.PNG) GE is a global energy, technology infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world's toughest challenges. The following job current exists at GE Nigeria:
Job Title: Storage Application Engineer Job
Job Number: 1284183
Location: Ikoyi - Lagos, Nigeria
Business: GE Transportation
Business Segment: Transportation
Career Level: Experienced
Function: Engineering/Technology
Function Segment: Applications and Software
Relocation Assistance Yes
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Energy Storage Application Engineer is responsible for actively driving and managing the technology evaluation stage of the sales process, working in conjunction with the sales and engineering teams as the key technical advisor and product advocate for our products. The Application Engineer must be able to articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users and must be able to identify all technical issues of assigned accounts to assure complete customer satisf
Essential Responsibilities
• Responsible for providing technical consultation and product support to the Commercial team in all phases of the commercial process
• Responsible for conducting in-depth, technical product presentations to customers and at field events such as conferences, seminars, etc.
• Responsible for development and delivery of product demonstrations, including creation of test procedures, definition of relevant regulatory requirements, installation, execution monitoring, and support of post-demonstration analysis
• Responsible for collaborating with the Commercial team and customers to identity business opportunities, define technical solutions, and convey customer requirements to the Product Management and Engineering teams
• Provide proposal support and take the lead in responding to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs
• Collaborate with Sales Leader to develop and support action plans to exceed sales and margin targets
• Able to travel globally
• Ensure operational excellence in the areas of integrity, controllership and compliance
Travel & Location: The position involves 75% or more travel to customer and/or GETS engineering sites globally.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• B.S. in Engineering (4 yr degree)
• 4+ years relevant experience in vendor sales and/or sales engineering
• Demonstrated ability to exceed individual performance goals and to work with sales personnel to achieve team objectives
• Lean, six sigma, or equivalent problem solving expertise
• Demonstrated accomplishments in customer-focused problem solving
• Self-directed, highly detail-oriented, organized, and flexible
• Ability to connect as a trusted peer at all levels of the customer organization and with GE colleagues
• Intellectual curiosity and technical aptitude necessary to rapidly learn new technologies and customer applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Accomplishments that reflect leadership, teamwork, integrity, and accountability
• Willingness to travel and work with customers globally
Desired Characteristics
• Masters degree in Science or Engineering
• Knowledge of detailed requirements of a broad range of battery applications
• Demonstrated ability to manage, analyze, and interpret data
• Knowledge of battery standards, regulations, and safety procedures
• Demonstrated accomplishments in meeting project/program goals, while satisfying quality, performance, schedule, and cost requirements
• Knowledge of program/project management, engineering, and product development processes
How to Apply:
Application is online. Use the link below for more information and to submit your application:
IIkoyi - Lagos GE Energy Storage Application Engineer Job (http://jobs.gecareers.com/job/IIkoyi-Lagos-GE-Energy-Storage-Application-Engineer-Job/1046888/)
There is no deadline set for this job opportunity but it is better to apply as soon as possible because it can close anytime.
This vacancy has been re-advertised by GE on 22nd April, 2011.
IIkoyi - Lagos GE Energy Storage Application Engineer Job (http://jobs.gecareers.com/job/IIkoyi-Lagos-GE-Energy-Storage-Application-Engineer-Job/1046888/).