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Eaton's EPG CHD MTL Measurement Technology Limited division is currently seeking an Applications Engineer. This is a remote opportunity for candidates currently residing within the United States.

Who we are: As the electrical industry's global leader for explosion proof and hazardous environments, Eaton's Crouse-Hinds Business is constantly pushing forward and looking ahead, advancing electrical and instrumentation products in new and innovative ways. Eaton's Crouse-Hinds Business manufactures over 100,000 products for NEC and IEC applications, including: conduit fittings and cable glands, industrial control and electrical apparatus, enclosures, industrial luminaires (including LED), plugs and receptacles, drilling and marine products, commercial construction, and solar solutions. The Houston, TX site is the home of a variety of family products all explosion-proof, with a focus on LED lighting fixtures and control panels. With 50 employees onsite, this plant is an excellent stepping stone into the organization, as it places a high value on talented professionals who are focused on problem solving and efficiency and looking to grow within the plant and Eaton as a whole.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $93,750.03 - $137,500.04 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:

Application Engineer – Measurement Technologies Limited (MTL) America - supports MTL customers with technical applications including help with application design with MTL products. Answers customer email inquiries on MTL products, their use in the customers application, how to install per North American codes and standards. Helps to facilitate the use of MTL's complete product line in customer designs. Acts as the technical expert to customers to answer any questions customers may have on MTL products and their use.

Areas of Focus:

1. Deliver customer support as needed via email or phone calls.
2. Be the technical expert in the complete MTL product portfolio.
3. Support the sales channels as the technical expert to help close sales.
4. Facilitate technical training and support other team members in product learning.
5. Travel as required to support areas of N. America and LatAm.
6. Train and support reps and distributors in person or via a Teams call.

In this role you will:

1. Influence customer decision to purchase MTL products through product and application expertise.
2. Review customer applications and suggested MTL products as required.
3. Examples of application assistance include calculation of cable lengths, resistance, voltage drops, capacitance and L/R ratios etc.
4. Support the sales regions with visits to end users and channel partners.
5. Support and provide product trainings to end users and channel partners on a quarterly basis.
6. Monitor and respond to US customer technical inquiries in C360.
7. Be available for phone/email support throughout the business day.
8. Provide application feedback to the team weekly, discuss and review application issues.
9. Identify technology platforms, product needs/gaps and provide a summary recommendation to the Product Line team or management.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
2. Minimum of five (5) years' experience with application engineering, sales support, and process automation within a manufacturing environment.
3. Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Minimum of five (5) years' experience with NEC/IECEx codes (Intrinsic Safety)
2. Product and market knowledge relative to process automation.
3. Knowledge of process automation in a plant environment.
4. Familiarity with field devices (transmitters for flow, temperature, pressure, level) in a plant environment.
5. Knowledge of process loops, including 4-20mA, HART and other process variables.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 04.04.2025.

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