Application Engineer - LVA
Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Application Engineer - LVA. This is a Full-Time role woking Monday-Friday 8A-430P. This position is an onsite role, based at our Arden, NC location.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
The Application Engineer supports the Low Voltage Assemblies (LVA) organization by developing departmental standards for Bidman and circuit design, contributing to automation requirements in partnership with the Design Automation team, and communicating new technical information to COEs and supervisors. The role provides advanced applications support, including pre and post order technical assistance, field sales guidance, Portland and EPC (Canada). Additional responsibilities could include supporting warranty, participating in 8D investigations, advising supply chain on device substitutions, and maintaining technical documentation including white papers and application papers.
This position serves as a development pathway into a full Application Engineer role, with the incumbent receiving structured mentorship from a senior Application Engineer while building technical knowledge, applications expertise, and cross functional problem solving capabilities."
Job Responsibilities
• Develops recommendations for departmental standards related to Bidman and circuit design to support consistency, quality, and efficiency within LVA engineering processes.
• Contributes to the creation and refinement of technical standards and collaborates with the Design Automation team to define automation scope, validate automation outputs, and support continuous enhancement of automated design tools.
• Communicates new and updated technical information to customer order engineers (COEs) and supervisors.
• Supports any training needs identified
• Supports LVA design activities for Portland and EPC (Canada), providing technical assistance, troubleshooting, and design guidance for complex applications.
• Advises field sales on LVA application questions, offering technical insight and product knowledge to support accurate system design and customer proposals.
• Provides advanced pre and post order technical and application support to customers and internal stakeholders, addressing complex product, configuration, and application challenges.
• Supports the warranty team by investigating complex field issues, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions to resolve customer concerns.
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• Assists supply chain by providing guidance on device substitutions, ensuring compatibility with LVA designs and adherence to technical requirements.
• Provides mentorship to less experienced engineers, while receiving ongoing coaching and structured development from a senior Application Engineer to build technical capability, product expertise, and applications engineering proficiency."
Qualifications:
Basic (Required) Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- 5+ years of electrical switchgear experience
- 3+ years of customer order engineering (COE) experience
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
- No relocation benefit is being offer for this position. Only candidates currently residing within a 50 mile radius of Arden, NC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of LVA Electrical Switch Gear
- LVA Electrical Switch Gear Experience
- Must be able to work with diverse internal/external customers within a cross functional work environment. Must also be able to train and develop new engineers to the product line
Position Criteria
Advanced knowledge of LVA Switchgear
Must stay up to date on codes and standards that are applicable to the LV Switchgear product line
Working knowledge of all systems used by a COE
Working knowledge of power distribution and controls, industrial controls, commercial products.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)