Eaton’s Bussmann Division is currently seeking a Field Application Engineer to join our team. This position is based remotely in Washington, Oregon, or Northern California. 

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) and working with electrical inspectors to help enforce NEC and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements that help to increase safety and ultimately sales of Bussmann series products.

The Field Application Engineer will act as the subject matter expert on overcurrent protection in the territory and develop appropriate materials, articles and presentations and other training aids to achieve the desired sales goals. The FAE should possess a level of expertise that enhances his or her ability to persuade others.

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• 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 product.
• Develop specification-oriented sales materials, articles and presentations as appropriate 
• Identify gaps in the product offering and associated 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

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• 5+ years experience in one of the following fields:

Plant engineer
Consulting electrical engineer
OEM design engineer for industrial control panels, machinery, or electrical distribution equipment.
Electrical Contractor or Design-Build Contractor
Sales Engineer for switchgear, distribution equipment, industrial control equipment or overcurrent protection
Electrical Inspector
Journeyman electrician

• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within Oregon, Washington, or Northern California.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Up to 30% travel required in the Northwest US Region

• 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)
• Preferred but not required: P.E. license, Electrical Engineering degree

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We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Sales

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: EPG CPD UL Bussmann

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time