Lead Application Engineer

$94,562 - $138,691/Yr

Eaton Corporation - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Albuquerque, NM

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Application Engineer at Eaton's Electrical Engineering & Services division is responsible for leading technical proposal development and providing application support for power distribution in the Albuquerque and El Paso regions. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and customers to deliver tailored solutions, manage project specifications, and enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical proposal/bid package development and provide power distribution application support for the Albuquerque/El Paso regions.
• Respond to requests from North American sales, channel partners, and reps across various segments.
• Offer detailed project specification analysis and lead pricing development.
• Provide construction estimating and engage third-party vendors.
• Support complex proposals related to large turnkey projects.
• Provide unique solutions beyond standard specifications to enhance customer value.
• Support Eaton equipment application engineers in influencing customer specifications.
• Lead project hand-off activities and capture extras on projects.
• Attend and lead customer presentations and promote engineering services.
• Contribute to the digital development and standardization of pricing models and tools.
• Support continuous sales growth and assist with sales leads from other regions.
• Visit job sites to enhance understanding of Eaton products and solution development.
• Support division-wide initiatives and new offering development.
• Review contracts terms and conditions and track proposal activities.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or military experience with a minimum of 3 years of field service/proposal generation experience in the electrical industry, or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineer registration.
• Power distribution field experience in servicing, maintaining, and testing electrical power distribution equipment.
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting, tests, and repair techniques.
• Experience with pricing and proposal generation in the electrical industry.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, particularly in technical communication.
• Advanced understanding of competitor's electrical, electronic, and mechanical products.
• Knowledge of safety precautions related to electrical and electronic equipment.
• Experience in writing and reviewing subcontractor work scopes and agreements.
• Experience with risk evaluation and risk management.
• Estimating experience in substation and electrical system installations.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid and unpaid time away from work