Eaton’s Bussmann Division is currently seeking a Field Application Engineer to join our team. This is a remote position and candidates for this role must currently reside within 80 km of the following locations to be considered for this position: Ottawa, Toronto, Burlington, London, Kitchener, or Mississauga, CAN.

What you’ll do:

The Field Application Engineer (FAE) creates and manages demand for Bussmann series products by driving and influencing specifications at the end customer, which includes consulting engineers, design-build contractors, electrical inspectors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Responsibilities include influencing engineers and other specifiers leveraging the Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code), National Electrical Code (NEC) and other CSA and UL requirements that help to increase safety and ultimately sales of Bussmann series products.

The Field Application Engineer will act as the subject matter expert on overcurrent protection in the territory and develop appropriate materials, articles and presentations and other training aids to achieve the desired sales goals. The FAE should possess a level of expertise that enhances his or her ability to persuade others.

In this function you will:

• Influence consulting engineers, design-build contractors, end users, OEMs and electrical design engineers on the benefits of specifying and utilizing Bussmann series products.

• Train and assist electrical inspectors on the benefits of enforcing CE Code sections that are most beneficial for creating demand for Bussmann series products.

• Train customers on the benefits and application of Bussmann series products related to the proper application per the CE Code and NEC.

• Develop specification-oriented sales materials, articles and presentations as appropriate.

• Identify gaps in the product offering and associated potential new products and applications.

• Provide pre-sale and value-add post sale support to OEMs on product applications.

• Drive specifications at end users that “pull through” Bussmann series products at OEMs that support the end user.

• Provide technical product training and updates to both internal and external customers.

• Establish as the subject matter expert or the “go-to” resource on overcurrent protection in the territory and develop appropriate materials, articles and presentations and other training aids to achieve the desired sales goals.

• Accumulates and fosters technical knowledge to stay on the cutting edge of expertise.

• Coordinates activities with the commercial sales team in the territory and is a strong collaborator.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution

• Five (5+) or more years of experience in technical support, sales and/or engineering

• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 80 km of Ottawa, Toronto, Kitchener, Burlington, London, or Mississauga Canada

• Must be authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) license

• Experience with low voltage power systems, industrial control panels, or distribution equipment

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.