OEM Application Engineer - West Region

This is a hybrid position where candidates must reside within 50 miles of one of the following locations: Chandler, AZ; City of Industry, CA; Pleasanton, CA; Wilsonville, OR; Tukwila, WA; or Littleton, CO.

About the role

The OEM Application Engineer leads the specification, testing, and implementation of solutions for customers using Eaton’s industrial components, power components, and power distribution portfolio (PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives, relays, molded case circuit breakers, trip units, etc.). This role reports to the OEM Regional Sales Director.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer specifications, drawings, and schematics to assist with quotes and solutions.
• Develop and conduct training for the regional sales team, end users, and channel partners.
• Provide technical assistance for the regional sales team.
• Effectively communicate the product line value proposition and strategies.
• Provide support on applicable codes and standards associated with the products.
• Proactively communicate voice of customer (VOC) and recommend product enhancements to the product lines.
• Maintain and expand product knowledge base.
• Participate in product road mapping, strategy, and planning sessions with the product lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum seven (7) years of electrical sales/marketing and/or engineering experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position.
• Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 10 years of electrical industry sales/marketing and/or engineering experience.
• Deep understanding of control systems, automation & industrial processes, and various programming software packages such as Codesys.
• Experience working with third-party certification agencies, codes, and standards (e.g., UL508, UL891, UL1558).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Ability to write technical specifications for new projects to position Eaton advantageously during bidding.
• Ability to assist with the layout and design of control and monitoring systems using Eaton’s assembly and component products.
• Skillful at leading teams, consensus building, and mentoring.
• Initiative and self-management skills.
• Value selling experience.
• Electrical product knowledge.
• Presentation and training skills.
• Understanding of selling techniques and Eaton’s capabilities.
• Technical knowledge regarding the application of power distribution products.
• Proficient in some or all of the following: power quality and reliability products and applications, power monitoring products and applications, power control products and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with electrical consultant principals, lead electrical engineers, facility engineers at universities, municipalities, and end users.
• Knowledge of products, markets, channels, and associated applications.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Pay

This position has a target total compensation range of $143,250 - $252,120, including base pay and target sales performance incentive.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.