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Eaton

Lead Application Engineer, Automation and Sensors

Menomonee Falls, WI

Eaton's EPG CPD ICD Industrial Controls Division is currently seeking a Lead Application Engineer, Automation and Sensors. This role is located in Menomonee Falls, WI and offers a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office/2 days remote.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $88499.97 - $129799.96 a year.

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:

Our Lead Application Engineer is a member of the automation and sensors product line team whose primary responsibility is to be the technical and application subject matter expert for industrial automation products and presence sensors. This includes providing customer technical/application/product support. The role also will also be responsible for helping to develop and lead training on automation products across the division.

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This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved with front-end innovative solutions to help grow and develop assigned product lines.

In this function you will:

  • Support development of Automation and Sensors strategy and requirements for new products and features.
  • Coordinate, develop, and publish application specific solutions for assigned product lines
  • Coordinate, develop and support key product line projects
  • Coordinate and develop support materials required to implement domestic and international product launches
  • Provide technical support for Automation and Sensors products which involves fielding complex application questions from customers.
  • Analyze key competitors to identify strengths, weakness and opportunities related to products, service level and strategies.
  • Create and provide technical sales and training presentations to customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Three (3) years of experience in electrical sales, engineering or applications
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Menomonee Falls, WI will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Experience with PLCs and HMIs, and their programming software
  • Knowledge of motor control products including contactors, starters, overload relays, and motor control centers.
  • Knowledge of presence and process sensors and their markets, customers, and applications
  • Knowledge of industrial control markets, customers, and applications.
  • Working knowledge of IoT protocols such as MQTT, OPC UA, HTTP, etc.

Skills:

  • Must be able to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels.
  • Strong technical aptitude.
  • Experience working with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance and multiple sales channels.
  • Must be experienced in facilitating customer meetings and delivering presentations.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% including occasional international travel

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, USA
Job ID: Eaton-687210389957
Employment Type: Other

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)

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