Technical Sales Engineer

Eaton's Bussmann Division is hiring a Technical Sales Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert on overcurrent protection in the Houston region, including southeast Louisiana and Mississippi. This is a remote position based in the Houston, TX area, and it reports to the Manager of Field Application Engineering. Travel is required up to 40% of the time.

The job is built around creating demand for Bussmann series products by influencing specifications at end customers, including consulting engineers, design-build contractors, electrical inspectors, and original equipment manufacturers.

What you will do

• Influence consulting engineers, design-build contractors, end users, OEMs, and electrical design engineers on the benefits of specifying and using Bussmann series products.
• Train and assist electrical inspectors on enforcing NEC sections that create demand for Bussmann series products.
• Assist UL inspectors on enforcing portions of UL standards that create demand for Bussmann series products.
• Train customers on the benefits and application of Bussmann series products per the National Electrical Code.
• Influence NFPA, IEEE, IAEI, IBEW, NECA, and NJATC members, plus state and local electrical code members, to vote for Division-friendly changes and proposals.
• Develop specification-oriented sales materials, articles, and presentations.
• Identify gaps in the product offering and potential new products and applications.
• Provide pre-sale and post-sale support to OEMs on product applications.
• Drive specifications at end users that pull through Bussmann series products at OEMs supporting those end users.
• Provide technical product training and updates to internal and external customers.
• Become the go-to resource on overcurrent protection in the territory and build training aids to meet sales goals.
• Coordinate activities with the commercial sales team in the territory.

What they are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in technical support, sales, and/or engineering.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to engage in highly technical sales and training activities, with strong presentation skills for small and large audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Eaton divisions.
• Highly motivated, goal oriented, and able to work from a home office with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of UL Standards and the National Electrical Code (NFPA70).

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) license.
• Experience with low voltage power systems, industrial control panels, or distribution equipment.

Location and eligibility

No relocation benefit is offered. Only candidates within the greater Houston area will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means Eaton will not support CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, or similar.

Pay and benefits

This full-time position includes base pay and a target sales performance incentive. The target total compensation range is $127,970 to $191,000. Base salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton provides various health and welfare benefits as well as retirement benefits, and several programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About Eaton

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