Thursday, November 10, 2011

Position with Saminco Traction Drives in China


Electrical/Electronics Engineer Position Available

Job Description:
To provide Field Service, Sales, Application and Technical Support for Saminco’s full line of electric traction drives in mainland China. This includes but is not limited to: Field Service, Pre and Post Sales Support, Application Engineering, System Start-up and Training and other Technical Support as required. The position involves a one-year paid training period in Saminco’s Florida headquarters before working full-time in China. After extensive in-house training, the successful applicant will be required to provide field service for OEM’s and end users, mainly in coal-mining related activities.


  • Provide Field Service, including troubleshooting and repairs, to customers as required 
  • Develop and maintain customer contacts 
  • Make selected sales calls individually and with other project team members 
  • Develop sales contracts, oversee contract execution and distribution 
  • Define and document Scope of Work for projects 
  • Define and document system Bills of Materials 
  • Help coordinate/initiate project kick-off meetings 
  • Monitor job cost information. Provide assistance to accounting for outstanding invoices and variances from estimates. 
  • Monitor project throughout design, manufacture, commissioning and operation


Required Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Electrical Engineering 
  • Ability to develop and present technical papers to small and medium size groups 
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, in both English and Chinese 
  • Strong attention to details, highly organized, computer literate 
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment 
  • Travel will be required.


The candidate MUST be willing to live and work in China. Even though the position is for a full-time open-ended duration, a commitment of a minimum 3 years after training is required. As well as offering a competitive salary and full benefits, assistance for work permits in the US and China will be provided as needed.

Please send resume, three references, and cover letter in English to jpinzon@samincoinc.com. Review of applications will begin immediately