Senior Motor & Drive Applications Specialist

Preferably On-Site at an ESR Location | Remote Candidates Considered Anywhere in the U.S.
The Opportunity

ESR Motor Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Motor & Drive Application Specialist to support our sales team with complex industrial electric motor, variable frequency drive, and project opportunities .

This role will serve as a specialized technical resource for larger and more demanding applications, including medium-voltage motors and drives, large motors, obsolete equipment replacements, specification-driven projects, frame conversions, and manufacturer substitutions. You will work closely with ESR's experienced inside and outside sales professionals to develop technically sound solutions and professional, customer-ready quote packages.

This is a hands-on technical sales support position for someone who can independently take a complicated RFQ, work through the application and specification requirements, coordinate with manufacturers, determine the appropriate solution, and develop a complete proposal from initial inquiry through order handoff.

The ideal candidate brings deep electric motor knowledge, strong application judgment, and significant experience with medium-voltage and other complex motor applications.

This position is preferably based at one of our seven locations in Rock Hill, SC; Atlanta, GA; Mechanicsburg, PA; Indianapolis, IN; Houston, TX; Grand Prairie, TX; or San Antonio, TX. Highly qualified candidates may also be considered for a fully remote position anywhere in the United States.

What You'll Do
- Manage complex quotations for large and medium-voltage motors, drives, and major projects from initial RFQ through order handoff.
- Support ESR's inside and outside sales teams with motor selection, application questions, specifications, and technical problem-solving.
- Review RFQs, specifications, bid packages, drawings, nameplates, and existing equipment information to determine appropriate solutions.
- Select replacements for obsolete motors and equipment, including frame upgrades, dimensional evaluations, and manufacturer substitutions.
- Cross-reference products between manufacturers and identify technically appropriate alternatives.
- Evaluate application requirements including horsepower, speed, voltage, frequency, enclosure and cooling method, bearings, thrust, service factor, starting requirements, hazardous locations, mounting, and other application considerations.
- Specify accessories and instrumentation including space heaters, RTDs, vibration sensors, bearing temperature devices, and related options.
- Support medium-voltage motor opportunities and provide drive application support based on experience.
- Work directly with manufacturers to obtain selections, pricing, drawings, lead times, and technical clarification.
- Identify specification exceptions, deviations, alternatives, and potential application issues before proposals are submitted.
- Develop polished, professional quote packages that clearly present the proposed solution, scope of supply, technical data, drawings, options, exceptions, and supporting information.
- Manage quotation revisions and technical clarifications as projects develop.
- Work directly with customers when technical involvement can help define an application or advance an opportunity.