Lead Application Engineer (Industry)

Getting early projects information and canalized that information through the proper internal channel for costumer support, assistance and influence creating a team work scheme with sales Engineer and managers.

Problem solving, engineering skills, in-depth product and application expertise, and exceptional communication skills are essential to the success of this position. The successful candidate must possess a good understanding of selling techniques, Eaton's capabilities, market channels, and technical applications of Eaton products.

Must possess a strong work ethics, communication skills, competitiveness and willingness to learn, and be adept at building relationships.

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Job Responsibilities:

A. Provide advanced technical expertise on products, systems, and applications throughout pre-sales, design, and specification phases.
B. Translate customer specifications, standards, and designs into compliant, competitive, and regionally appropriate technical solutions.
C. Act as a technical liaison between sales, engineering, pricing, and execution teams to ensure alignment, feasibility, and execution readiness.
D. Lead and support Codes & Standards development initiatives by engaging with local governments, regulatory agencies, utilities, and industry bodies to help establish or modernize electrical and safety regulations.
E. Influence consulting engineers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and key customers through value-based engineering, best practices, and standards-aligned solutions.
F. Represent the company in technical committees, standards forums, and industry events across Central America and the Caribbean.
G. Deliver technical presentations, solution reviews, and product application guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
H. Provide mentoring and technical leadership to sales engineers and junior application engineers as required by seniority.
I. Monitor competitive technologies, evolving codes, and regional regulatory trends to protect and advance long-term technical positioning.

Qualifications:

Education level required / Nivel educativo requerido
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferrably in Electrical, Electromechanical, or related Engineering discipline.

Years and area of experience / Años y área de experiencia requerida
Five years experience in Construction or Industrial Sales, Product Line Engineering or Manufacturing, or related Electrical Industry experience.
Proven experience in application engineering, systems engineering, or technical sales support, preferably in emerging or developing regulatory environments.
Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and certification processes; experience working with authorities or standards bodies is highly valued.

Technical knowledge / Conocimientos técnicos
Must be able to make technical proposal presentations to customers and consulting engineers.
Skills required and bilingual Spanish- English (B2) is a must.
Specific skill requirements include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD/Revit.
Broad and deep knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards.

Preferred Skills

Broad and deep knowledge of Eaton Electrical products and services.

Bid Manager knowledge

Skilled in use of Tools and Applications used by Project Engineers. Strong product and application knowledge of engineered to order assemblies.

Skills:

Soft skills / Habilidades blandas
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly in multicultural and multilingual contexts.
Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving, analytical, and influence capabilities.

Client-provided location(s): Guatemala City, Guatemala

Job ID: Eaton-61149CiudadDe

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-20T18:44:19