Application Engineer Medium Voltage Drives at Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division in Oak Creek, WI | Kablio

Role

Description

quotations

design review

qc testing

project coordination

application support

subject matter expert

Create quotations and work with Director of MV Drives to ensure profitability
Solve problems with highly effective solutions and provide technical guidance to others
Assist in managing incoming customer orders for the MV Drives group
Participate in design reviews for valuable feedback on issues and enhancement
Audit and participate in market segment trade shows
In conjunction with training, provide application specific training for customers
Create, schedule, and present sales training material
Identify & seek out opportunities to increase revenues and/or decrease costs
Assist in performing QC and other conformance type tests as required
Coordinate project orders with engineering and provide project management as needed
Review customer specifications and orders to ensure requirements are understood and can be met
Assist product marketing, engineering, and technical support organizations on various issues
Work closely with the MV sales team to help increase sales
Coordinate with project management between 3rd party service providers and vendors
Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments
Provide remote and local application support for sales, distribution and customers
Work with segment/industry manager to help with creating technical marketing material
Act as the subject matter expert for all MV Drive applications including trace back analysis using drive software tool
When necessary, provide application assistance at the customer’s site

Requirements

electrical engineering

labview

vfd

microsoft office

quality management

industry standards

Practical experience working within a product development quality management system
Ability effectively manage multiple competing priorities as well as the ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and resolve issues expeditiously to meet the customer demand rate.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Be knowledgeable of and incorporate relevant industry standards
Ability to read and comprehend schematics, wiring, and one line diagrams and support and implementation LABVIEW™ based products preferred.
Excellent computer skills and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
3+ yeas experience with VFD or similar industrial automation product applications.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1967

Year Founded

The division was established in Waukegan, Illinois, marking the beginning of its journey in precision motion control.

As a subsidiary of Japan’s Yaskawa Electric, it blends global R&D with local manufacturing and testing of drives and controllers.
Financially anchored by a steady lineup of AC drives, servo motors, HVAC units and motion controllers, it thrives on reliability.
Typical deployments include CNC machining, packaging lines, HVAC systems, conveyors, plastics molding and pharmaceutical equipment.
Its specialisms span industries including automotive, food & beverage, packaging, pharmaceuticals, HVAC, chemical and more.
Unusual fact: its Illinois plant is renowned for QA rigor—every unit is full-power tested on the line and screws are counted at each station.
It supports both standard catalog products and custom-tailored solutions, adapting drive configurations to niche applications.

Culture + Values

Reliability is #1

Top Priority

Reliability is embedded in every aspect of their work, ensuring the highest standards.

We inspire results, and our results are truly inspiring.
We revolve around motion and are passionate about mastering every aspect of it.
Take pride in our discreet approach, knowing that actions speak louder than words.
Trust is one of the most important aspects in any partnership.

Environment + Sustainability

113.9× CO₂ Reduction

CO₂ Emission Impact

The company's products reduced CO₂ emissions by 113.9 times the amount emitted by the group in FY 2023, exceeding the target of 100× by FY 2025.

104.41M CO₂ Reduction

Green Products Impact

The cumulative CO₂ reduction achieved through green products reached 104.41 million tons, surpassing the target of 84 million tons by FY 2023.

58% CO₂-Free Electricity

Clean Energy Usage

The company sourced 58% of its electricity from CO₂-free sources in FY 2023, with a target to reach 75% by FY 2025.

19% CO₂ Reduction

Mid-Term Progress

The company achieved a 19% reduction in CO₂ emissions by FY 2023, progressing toward its mid-term target of a 30% reduction by FY 2025.

2050 carbon‑neutral target for net scope 1 + 2 emissions; interim goal: –51% by 2030 vs 2018.
Scope 3 emissions reduction target: –15% by 2030 vs 2020.
Mid‑term plan (FY 2023–FY 2025): reduce group CO₂ emissions 30% vs FY 2018.
Waste volume FY 2023: 80% of FY 2018 level (target ≤100%).
Water usage FY 2023: –2% vs 2022 (target –1%).
EMS coverage FY 2023: 98.8% of group companies (target ≥99%).
Internal carbon price system: ¥5,000/t‑CO₂.

Inclusion & Diversity

FY 2021

Flexible Work Initiatives

Flexible working hours, hourly package leave units, and telework system were expanded to support diverse employee needs.

Target set in 'Vision 2025' to promote diversity in human resources.
Mission: adopt and foster diverse values and ways of thinking to build resilience.
Mission: incorporate diverse viewpoints to drive innovation.
Mission: eliminate discrimination and respect individuality for a satisfying work environment.
Initiatives: parental‑leave support to prevent career loss; new childbirth leave for fathers per amended law.

Articles

Support & Training

Solution Center (Support Portal)

Yaskawa America LinkedIn

Role

Description

quotations

design review

qc testing

project coordination

application support

subject matter expert

Create quotations and work with Director of MV Drives to ensure profitability
Solve problems with highly effective solutions and provide technical guidance to others
Assist in managing incoming customer orders for the MV Drives group
Participate in design reviews for valuable feedback on issues and enhancement
Audit and participate in market segment trade shows
In conjunction with training, provide application specific training for customers
Create, schedule, and present sales training material
Identify & seek out opportunities to increase revenues and/or decrease costs
Assist in performing QC and other conformance type tests as required
Coordinate project orders with engineering and provide project management as needed
Review customer specifications and orders to ensure requirements are understood and can be met
Assist product marketing, engineering, and technical support organizations on various issues
Work closely with the MV sales team to help increase sales
Coordinate with project management between 3rd party service providers and vendors
Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments
Provide remote and local application support for sales, distribution and customers
Work with segment/industry manager to help with creating technical marketing material
Act as the subject matter expert for all MV Drive applications including trace back analysis using drive software tool
When necessary, provide application assistance at the customer’s site

Requirements

electrical engineering

labview

vfd

microsoft office

quality management

industry standards

Practical experience working within a product development quality management system
Ability effectively manage multiple competing priorities as well as the ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and resolve issues expeditiously to meet the customer demand rate.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Be knowledgeable of and incorporate relevant industry standards
Ability to read and comprehend schematics, wiring, and one line diagrams and support and implementation LABVIEW™ based products preferred.
Excellent computer skills and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
3+ yeas experience with VFD or similar industrial automation product applications.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1967

Year Founded

The division was established in Waukegan, Illinois, marking the beginning of its journey in precision motion control.

As a subsidiary of Japan’s Yaskawa Electric, it blends global R&D with local manufacturing and testing of drives and controllers.
Financially anchored by a steady lineup of AC drives, servo motors, HVAC units and motion controllers, it thrives on reliability.
Typical deployments include CNC machining, packaging lines, HVAC systems, conveyors, plastics molding and pharmaceutical equipment.
Its specialisms span industries including automotive, food & beverage, packaging, pharmaceuticals, HVAC, chemical and more.
Unusual fact: its Illinois plant is renowned for QA rigor—every unit is full-power tested on the line and screws are counted at each station.
It supports both standard catalog products and custom-tailored solutions, adapting drive configurations to niche applications.

Culture + Values

Reliability is #1

Top Priority

Reliability is embedded in every aspect of their work, ensuring the highest standards.

We inspire results, and our results are truly inspiring.
We revolve around motion and are passionate about mastering every aspect of it.
Take pride in our discreet approach, knowing that actions speak louder than words.
Trust is one of the most important aspects in any partnership.

Environment + Sustainability

113.9× CO₂ Reduction

CO₂ Emission Impact

The company's products reduced CO₂ emissions by 113.9 times the amount emitted by the group in FY 2023, exceeding the target of 100× by FY 2025.

104.41M CO₂ Reduction

Green Products Impact

The cumulative CO₂ reduction achieved through green products reached 104.41 million tons, surpassing the target of 84 million tons by FY 2023.

58% CO₂-Free Electricity

Clean Energy Usage

The company sourced 58% of its electricity from CO₂-free sources in FY 2023, with a target to reach 75% by FY 2025.

19% CO₂ Reduction

Mid-Term Progress

The company achieved a 19% reduction in CO₂ emissions by FY 2023, progressing toward its mid-term target of a 30% reduction by FY 2025.

2050 carbon‑neutral target for net scope 1 + 2 emissions; interim goal: –51% by 2030 vs 2018.
Scope 3 emissions reduction target: –15% by 2030 vs 2020.
Mid‑term plan (FY 2023–FY 2025): reduce group CO₂ emissions 30% vs FY 2018.
Waste volume FY 2023: 80% of FY 2018 level (target ≤100%).
Water usage FY 2023: –2% vs 2022 (target –1%).
EMS coverage FY 2023: 98.8% of group companies (target ≥99%).
Internal carbon price system: ¥5,000/t‑CO₂.

Inclusion & Diversity

FY 2021

Flexible Work Initiatives

Flexible working hours, hourly package leave units, and telework system were expanded to support diverse employee needs.

Target set in 'Vision 2025' to promote diversity in human resources.
Mission: adopt and foster diverse values and ways of thinking to build resilience.
Mission: incorporate diverse viewpoints to drive innovation.
Mission: eliminate discrimination and respect individuality for a satisfying work environment.
Initiatives: parental‑leave support to prevent career loss; new childbirth leave for fathers per amended law.

Articles

Support & Training

Solution Center (Support Portal)

Yaskawa America LinkedIn