Technical Applications Engineer/Specialist

Eaton's electrical division is currently seeking a Technical Applications Engineer/Specialist. This position is based in our office in Lachine, QC and offers benefits from day one.

What you will do

Who we are: Our team is dedicated to improving life and protecting the environment through our intelligent energy management products and solutions. We create an environment where creativity, innovation, and discovery become a reality.

This is where bold and brilliant professionals like you can reach your full potential and where you can help us reach ours.

Our commitment: We are not just a company; we want to make a difference. Our team is dedicated to improving life and protecting the environment through our products and services.

In this role, you will be responsible for promoting and supporting Eaton's electrical products, assemblies, and services to our customers. This is a professional sales role focused on achieving sales targets, supporting channel efforts, and exceeding customer expectations. The emphasis is on increasing the volume of profitable orders across all product lines while expanding Eaton's presence in the industry. This position coordinates and implements global business strategies. The Technical Applications Engineer/Specialist manages all aspects of the business relationship, providing commercial and technical assistance to customers, consultants, and the channel.

Sales – Develop sales plans and growth strategies to achieve annual performance goals. Prepare and present sales and value propositions to meet customer needs and expectations. Understand and be responsive to market conditions and competitive activities. Promote Eaton products and services to optimize sales volume, product diversity, and profitability. Assist in the layout, design, control, and monitoring systems using Eaton's assembly and component products to provide customer solutions. Provide technical assistance to customers and the channel.

Collaboration – Achieve team orders and sales goals. Maintain cooperative and credible working relationships with internal staff to consistently exceed customer expectations. Prepare business presentations to create product/service/solution understanding and awareness.

Customer Relations – Interface with key electrical consultants and principal electrical engineers, as well as installation engineers. Conduct product training to expand customer, consultant, and channel knowledge. Develop bid strategies and proposals for customers using pricing and delivery guidelines, applying informed business decisions to increase sales volume and margins. Identify customer needs and prepare value propositions to meet customer expectations.

Perform all job functions in accordance with Eaton's philosophy and values, as well as safety and environmental standards.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) or equivalent or Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of five (5) years of technical experience in the electrical industry
• Solid knowledge of electrical products, associated services, and competitive offerings
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Extensive experience with medium and low voltage assemblies
• Valid driver's license with no restrictions
• Proficiency in English and French (ability to work in both languages). Proficiency in French and English is essential for this position to communicate with colleagues, clients, and partners located in Quebec or outside the province, as well as to understand technical documents in our industry.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Active P. Eng. title with PEO or OIQ
• Sales experience
• Solid knowledge of Eaton electrical products and associated services
• Extensive experience in medium and low voltage assemblies
• What will make you successful?

The ideal candidate is agile, self-motivated, and enjoys a fast-paced sales environment. They understand the importance of customers, organizations, channel strategy, and pricing to provide support to internal and external customers. They will have knowledge of electrical products and the ability to write technical specifications for new projects.

Skills

• Ability to assist consultants in layout, design, and budget estimation using Eaton's assembly products and components
• Initiative and self-management skills
• Experience in value-added sales
• Knowledge of electrical products
• Presentation and training skills
• Understanding of sales techniques and Eaton's capabilities
• Technical knowledge regarding the application of distribution and power control products
• Demonstrated ability to interact with key electrical consultants and engineers, as well as End Users
• Possesses knowledge of products, markets, channels, and associated applications
• Ability to travel up to 25%

All positions may require video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on their job-related skills, and their privacy and data security rights will be protected in accordance with applicable law.

This posting is for an existing vacant position.

At Eaton, we use artificial intelligence (AI) to recommend jobs that match the skills and experience required for the roles available. Our talent acquisition teams also use AI to identify candidates whose skills match the job. Hiring decisions are made by Eaton's managers in the framework of a structured interview process, and not by AI.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for candidates and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid any illegal discrimination against candidates based on their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected or required status under the law.

We know that good benefits programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton offers various health and wellness benefits, as well as retirement benefits, and several paid and unpaid leave programs. Click on Benefits at Eaton Canada for more details. Please note that the specific programs and options available for an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, hire date, and applicability of collective agreements.

Eaton has implemented accessibility policies to accommodate disabled employees. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please inform the recruiter or hiring manager so that we can make reasonable adjustments that best meet your needs. Accessibility information is available at: http://www.eatoncanada.ca/EatonCA/OurCompany/Accessibility/index.htm #LI-CH1