Utility Distributor Application Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Pleasanton, CA

7d•$123,750 - $217,800•Remote

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a Utility Distributor Application Engineer. This is a home-based position and candidates must reside within 75 miles of one of the following locations to be considered for the position: Littleton, CO; Pleasanton, CA; City of Industry, CA; Chandler, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; Tukwila, WA or Wilsonville, OR. Position Overview: The primary function of the Distributor Application Engineer (DAE) is to achieve acceptability of Eaton’s electrical products in the marketplace, while providing technical leadership for electrical utility distributors and their customers. This position will be responsible for training and applications of Eaton’s products and services. This position will be familiar with competitive product offerings and be able to position Eaton products to best compete against competitive products. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum five (5) years of electrical sales/marketing and/or electrical engineering experience
Possess a valid driver’s license
No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 75 miles of Littleton, CO; Pleasanton, CA; City of Industry, CA; Chandler, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; Tukwila, WA or Wilsonville, OR to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge of Eaton electrical products, services and competitors
Electrical utility knowledge
Electrical product knowledge
Value selling experience
Possess excellent communication skills
Ability to travel 30-60% (primarily local customer travel within assigned territory)
Skillful at leading teams, consensus building and mentoring
Initiative and self-management skills
Presentation and training skills
Understanding of selling techniques and Eaton’s capabilities
Technical knowledge regarding the application of power systems products
Possess knowledge of products, markets channels and associated applications

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for Eaton products and solutions including submittal drawings and interfacing with electrical distributors and their customers
Conduct product seminars and training on Eaton products and solutions to end users, consultants and sales engineers
Assist customers with design build opportunities
Provide sales support to distributor sales representatives (DSR’s) and electrical distributors