[Hiring] Field Application Engineer @Eaton Corporation

Role Description

Eaton’s Bussmann Division is currently seeking a Field Application Engineer. This is a remote position that will be based out of a home office in the Houston, TX area. Relocation assistance is not provided.

The Field Application Engineer (FAE) creates and manages demand for Bussmann series products by driving and influencing specifications at the end customer, which includes consulting engineers, design-build contractors, electrical inspectors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Responsibilities include:

• Influencing targeted state and local jurisdictions to adopt the latest version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Working with electrical inspectors to help enforce NEC and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements.
• Acting as the subject matter expert on overcurrent protection in the territory.
• Developing appropriate materials, articles, presentations, and other training aids to achieve desired sales goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Influence consulting engineers, design-build contractors, end users, OEMs, and electrical design engineers on the benefits of specifying and utilizing Bussmann series products.
• Train and assist electrical inspectors on the benefits of enforcing NEC sections that are most beneficial for creating demand for Bussmann series products.
• Assist UL inspectors on the benefits of enforcing portions of UL standards that are most beneficial for creating demand for Bussmann series products.
• Train customers on the benefits and application of Bussmann series products related to the proper application per the National Electrical Code.
• Influence NFPA, IEEE, IAEI, IBEW, NECA, and NJATC members and state/local electrical code members to vote for Division-friendly changes and proposals that create demand for Division products.
• Develop specification-oriented sales materials, articles, and presentations as appropriate.
• Identify gaps in the product offering and potential new products and applications.
• Provide pre-sale and value-add post-sale support to OEMs on product applications.
• Drive specifications at end users that “pull through” Bussmann series products at OEMs that support the end user.
• Provide technical product training and updates to both internal and external customers.
• Establish as the subject matter expert or the “go-to” resource on overcurrent protection in the territory.
• Accumulate and foster technical knowledge to stay on the cutting edge of expertise.
• Coordinate activities with the commercial sales team in the territory and be a strong collaborator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in technical support, sales, and/or engineering.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the specified job location(s) will be considered.
• Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) license (preferred).
• Experience with low voltage power systems, industrial control panels, or distribution equipment (preferred).
• Ability to engage in highly technical sales and training activities.
• Strong presentation skills to small and large audiences.
• Ability to work across Eaton divisions.
• Highly motivated and proven goal-oriented individual capable of working from a home office with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of UL Standards and the National Electrical Code (NFPA70).
• Up to 40% travel required within the region.

Benefits

• Various Health and Welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.