Field Application Engineer

Eaton's Bussmann Division is seeking a Field Application Engineer to drive demand for Bussmann series products. The role involves influencing specifications at the end customer level and acting as a subject matter expert on overcurrent protection in the territory.

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 and develop appropriate materials, articles and presentations and other training aids to achieve the desired sales goals
• Accumulates and fosters technical knowledge to stay on the cutting edge of expertise
• Coordinates activities with the commercial sales team in the territory and is a strong collaborator

Requirements:

• 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. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) license
• Experience with low voltage power systems, industrial control panels, or distribution equipment