Remote Electrical Distributor Applications Engineer

Eaton’s ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a Utility Distributor Application Engineer. This is a home-based position and candidates must reside within 75 miles of one of the following locations to be considered for the position:
Littleton, CO;
Pleasanton, CA;
City of Industry, CA;
Chandler, AZ;
Salt Lake City, UT;
Tukwila, WA or Wilsonville, OR.

What you’ll do:

Position Overview:

The primary function of the Distributor Application Engineer (DAE) is to achieve acceptability of Eaton’s electrical products in the marketplace, while providing technical leadership for electrical utility distributors and their customers. This position will be responsible for training and applications of Eaton’s products and services. This position will be familiar with competitive product offerings and be able to position Eaton products to best compete against competitive products.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach  this function you will:

Provide technical support for Eaton products and solutions including submittal drawings and interfacing with electrical distributors and their customers

Conduct product seminars and training on Eaton products and solutions to end users, consultants and sales engineers

Assist customers with design build opportunities

Provide sales support to distributor sales representatives (DSR’s) and electrical distributors

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic)

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Minimum five (5) years of electrical sales/marketing and/or electrical engineering experience

Possess a valid driver’s license

No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 75 miles of Littleton, CO;
Pleasanton, CA;
City of Industry, CA;
Chandler, AZ;
Salt Lake City, UT;
Tukwila, WA or Wilsonville, OR to 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 Knowledge of Eaton electrical products, services and competitors

Electrical utility knowledge

Electrical product knowledge

Value selling experience

Skills:

Position Criteria:

Possess excellent communication skills

Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Ability to travel 30-60% (primarily local customer travel within assigned territory)
Skillful at leading teams, consensus building and mentoring

Initiative and self-management skills

Presentation and training skills

Understanding of selling techniques and Eaton’s capabilities

Technical knowledge regarding the application of power systems products

Possess knowledge of products, markets channels and associated applications

The compensation range for this full-time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive. This position has a target total compensation range of $123,750 - $217,800.Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on June 5, 2026.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

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