Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Eaton’s Bussmann Division is currently seeking a Technical Sales Engineer. This role acts as a subject matter expert on overcurrent protection in the Houston region, developing materials and presentations to drive sales and influence specifications among various stakeholders.
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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 5 years experience in technical support, sales and/or engineering
- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license
- 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
Benefits
- Various Health and Welfare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work
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