Application Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
• 3–5+ years of experience in application engineering
• Direct experience within the power transformer/electrical insulation industry or experience within the paper industry.
• Strong customer-facing, consultative communication skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with Diamond Dot Paper (DDP) or coated insulation materials
• Knowledge of UL / IEC / IEEE electrical insulation standards
• Familiarity with CRM and ERP systems
• Background supporting manufacturing or coating operations
• Experience creating techno-commercial proposals or ROI analyses

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Application Engineer for one of our large industrial manufacturing clients. This individual will serve as a trusted technical advisor, working directly with transformer OEMs to deliver high-performance insulation solutions using advanced Diamond Dot Paper coating technology. The role blends hands-on engineering expertise with consultative sales, offering the opportunity to influence product innovation, support manufacturing excellence, and drive revenue through technically sound, customer-focused solutions.

Day to Day:

• Act as the technical authority for Diamond Dot Paper (DDP) materials
• Partner with transformer OEM engineering teams to specify insulation solutions
• Recommend coating patterns and thicknesses to optimize thermal and mechanical performance
• Support customer trials, troubleshooting, and ongoing commercial use
• Develop and present technical and commercial proposals
• Educate customers and internal sales teams through technical presentations
• Support manufacturing operations to ensure best-in-class coating processes
• Analyze product gaps and contribute to future product roadmaps
• Travel to customer sites and industry events as needed