Do you want to work for a global company where promoting gender equality is central to our vision of creating a truly diverse and inclusive business? Where everyone matters, and everyone belongs? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E The Electrical Systems & Solutions Business Unit, part of Critical Systems Division, location Hengelo, is looking for a: Pre-Order Electrical Services & Systems ESS EMEA Front-End Application Engineer (f/m) This position reports into the Teamleader Front-End Application Engineering & Technical Estimation team and is part of the ESS Electrical Services & Systems Business Unit organization. The incumbent provides design assistance, value engineering, product and segment (Datacenter, Utilities, Renewables, Oil &Gas, Industries) specific application support to the Eaton PDD Power Distribution Division “Projects, Orders and Quotations” (POQ) department, Country Sales Organizations (CSO’s), Engineering procurement and Construction EPCs, Consulting engineers and Channel partners in the territory/market for electro-technical installations and enhance the value generated for customers. Provides necessary safety precautions and calculations during Front-End Engineering and Design FEED, quotation and pre-order stage, in accordance with company guidelines and procedures, to reach a for all parties involved to an acceptable solution for complex technical issues. The Application Engineer can act as lead engineer for larger and complex projects in a wide range of support requests from EMEA & global level. Your main responsibilities: Determines, instructs and drives the technical quality and content of the quotation process. Reads, interprets and agrees on customer specifications in order to create a competitive Eaton solution verifying electrical, safety and control systems, SCADA and PLC software applications. Works with the teams to establish relationships with electrical consulting engineers, end users and design build contractors to promote the use of Eaton products and solutions in their specifications and projects. • Develops pipeline through demand creation at influencers. Participates & understands current market requirements from customers to drive product technical features leading to future New Product Development (Involve in Gate 0) and evaluates risks in the segments. Leads technical evaluation, feasibility, clarification and execution of multiple projects in parallel while meeting requested return dates of the quotation engineer/ project engineer. Analyses electrical and/or mechanical constraints by performing calculations and advises customers about possible technical solutions with regards to complete (company own or competitive) systems, in close co-operation with sales management in order to solve customer’s problems without endangering the company’s image or financial position. Advises on 3rd party or special equipment materials (material cost and labour/engineering efforts) in order to provide technical competitive solutions to quotation engineers. Writing technical RFQs for non-Eaton items that are part of a project and drive SCM for technical compliant bids. Writes consultant specification to drive Eaton's scope of work and also various kinds of technical and commercial documents with regard to design, testing, commissioning and delivery in line with general accepted standards in Engineering, in order to assure that the customer specifications are met. This also includes “Compliance, deviations, exceptions” statement with respect to customer project requirements. Administers all relevant information according to the company’s guidelines, in order to assure timely availability for management and colleagues. • Arranges clean hand over to Order Management and Manufacturing Engineering systems engineers to ensure technical compliance in order stage based on agreed customer solutions. Participates and engages with Application engineering Committee EMEA wide and improve standardization with the implementation of Digital Application Guides & SMART CDE's. Qualifications Your essential skills we are looking for: Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. 3-5 years of working experience • Architecture & Technical knowledge regarding MV required, Power System Assemblies PSA including transformers/ generators, packaged substations. Segment insights & application, electrical and mechanical engineering, calculation, studies and manufacturing methods. Insights on commercial aspects of projects. • Strong organizational presentation, communication, time management skills and results driven. Eaton Leadership model capabilities including new element: Enables Digital Mindset. Ability to work within an international, culturally diverse and matrix based organisation. English language at advanced level, Dutch is not mandatory. What we offer you: Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team Flexible working solutions (home office, remote, flexible working hours, part time etc.) are implemented across different EMEA locations, check out with the site HR what type of flexible working solution is available for this role. We make ethics and culture matter – You will enjoy working in supportive and collaborative workplace where ethics and safety are in our DNA We make your perspectives matter - Different points of view are what drive innovation and collaboration, and at Eaton, innovation begins with top-to-bottom diversity. Our senior leadership is made up of individuals from diverse groups to help create an environment where employees feel represented and heard at every level. We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies. We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen We make your voice matter - we value safety and trust. This is a place where you can speak up and be heard. There’s room here for everyone because we believe that every person matters. #LI-DG1 What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. 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 day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Sales Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: ES EMEA Sector Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time