Job Description
The Applications Engineer is responsible for planning, conducting and reporting on various engineering projects assigned by superiors within the Cable Evaluation & Development Laboratory. Responsibilities: Develop an understanding of electrical laboratory test equipment and procedures with an emphasis on safety. 2. Obtain an understanding of cable constructions, cable accessories and industry standards (ICEA, IEEE, UL, AEIC, NEC, ASTM< IEC NEMA, etc.) 3.Obtain an understanding of Okonite products and internal specifications (Product Line Specifications, Manufacturing Standards, Technical Requirements, etc.) 4. Develop and understanding of routine, long term moisture, qualification, mechanical/electrical, and developmental testing. 5) Ability to work both individually and jointly with laboratory personnel. 6) Coordinate testing with Headquarters, Materials Research Laboratory and Manufacturing.7) Ability to interface with Okonite Sales and customers, when required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Data Management, good verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, mechanically proficient and possess a fundamental understanding of electrical circuits.
Company Description
The Okonite Company was founded in 1878, making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States. Earliest customers included Samuel F.B. Morse for his telegraph network and Thomas A. Edison for the Pearl Street Generating Station, the nation's first, built in New York City in 1882.
In June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States to be owned by its employees through an Employees' Stock Ownership Trust. As such, Okonite employees have a unique vested interest in the quality and service we provide.
Today, Okonite is headquartered in Ramsey NJ, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. At our six (6) manufacturing facilities, we make cables that range from 300V to 345kV insulated products that include Instrumentation, Power and Control, Medium Voltage, and High Voltage cables.
Okonite serves a multitude of markets including Electric Utility (Distribution, Transmission, and Generation including fossil and nuclear), Oil & Gas (refineries and production platforms), Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, Transit and Pulp & Paper. In addition, we provide cables to various other industrial customers in areas of Hospitals, Colleges & Universities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Centers. With today's focus on renewable energy, Okonite cables can be found at Wind Farms, Solar Farms, and Biofuel generating facilities.
The Okonite Company was founded in 1878, making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States. Earliest customers included Samuel F.B. Morse for his telegraph network and Thomas A. Edison for the Pearl Street Generating Station, the nation's first, built in New York City in 1882. \r\n\r\nIn June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States to be owned by its employees through an Employees' Stock Ownership Trust. As such, Okonite employees have a unique vested interest in the quality and service we provide. \r\n\r\nToday, Okonite is headquartered in Ramsey NJ, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. At our six (6) manufacturing facilities, we make cables that range from 300V to 345kV insulated products that include Instrumentation, Power and Control, Medium Voltage, and High Voltage cables. \r\n\r\nOkonite serves a multitude of markets including Electric Utility (Distribution, Transmission, and Generation including fossil and nuclear), Oil & Gas (refineries and production platforms), Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, Transit and Pulp & Paper. In addition, we provide cables to various other industrial customers in areas of Hospitals, Colleges & Universities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Centers. With today's focus on renewable energy, Okonite cables can be found at Wind Farms, Solar Farms, and Biofuel generating facilities.