OEM Application Engineer - West Region

Eaton’s ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking an OEM Application Engineer – West Region. This hybrid position requires candidates to reside within 50 miles of Chandler, AZ; City of Industry, CA; Pleasanton, CA; Wilsonville, OR; Tukwila, WA; or Littleton, CO. Position Overview This role will report to the OEM Regional Sales Director. The OEM Application Engineer leads the specification, testing and implementation of solutions for our customers using Eaton industrial components, power components and power distribution portfolio (PLC’s, HMI’s, variable frequency drives, relays, molded case circuit breakers, trip units, etc.). In This Function You Will Interpret customer specifications, drawings and schematics to assist with quotes and solutions Develop and conduct training for regional sales team, end users and channel partners Provide technical assistance for the regional sales team Effectively communicate product line value proposition and strategies Provide support on applicable codes and standards associated with the products Proactively communicate voice of customer (VOC) and recommend product enhancements to the product lines Maintain and expand product knowledge base Participate in product road mapping, strategy and planning sessions with the product lines Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum seven (7) years of electrical sales/marketing and/or engineering experience Possess a valid driver’s license No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Chandler, AZ; City of Industry, CA; Pleasanton, CA; Wilsonville, OR; Tukwila, WA or Littleton, CO will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Engineering 10 years of electrical industry sales/marketing and/or engineering experience Deep understanding of control systems, automation & industrial processes and various programming software packages such as Codesys Experience working with third-party certification agencies, codes and standards (i.e., UL508, UL891, UL1558) Professional Engineer (PE) license Skills Possess excellent communication skills Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future Ability to write technical specifications for new projects in a manner that will put Eaton in an advantageous position when the project is bid Ability to assist with the layout and design control and monitoring systems using Eaton’s assembly and component products Skillful at leading teams, consensus building and mentoring Initiative and self‑management skills Value selling experience Electrical product knowledge Presentation and training skills Understanding of selling techniques and Eaton’s capabilities Technical knowledge regarding the application of power distribution products Proficient on some or all the following: power quality and reliability products and applications, power monitoring products and application, power control products and applications A demonstrated ability to interface with electrical consultant principals and lead electrical engineers, as well as facility engineers at universities, municipalities and end users Possess knowledge of products, markets channels and associated applications Ability to travel up to 50% The compensation range for this full‑time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive. The target total compensation range is $143,250 - $252,120. The application window for this position is anticipated to close on June 19, 2026. Eaton is 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. Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eaton