Pre-Order EMEA Front End Application Engineer - LV Busway Systems

Eaton Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 183,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power management company is seeking a Front End Application Engineer in Dubai. The role involves providing design support and application expertise for electro-technical installations, focusing on data centers and Busway products. Ideal candidates will have an electrical engineering degree and experience in the data center domain. Join a team shaping sustainable manufacturing and power management in a vibrant city.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in data center domain - Busway product specialization.
• Insights on Commercial aspects of Project.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide design assistance, value engineering, and application support.
• Understand overall Data center value chain and translate requirements into solutions.
• Evaluate mechanical tolerances and support certification processes.

Skills

Architecture & Technical knowledge regarding MV, LV, PSA

Experience in Busway installation & commissioning

Strong organizational, presentation, communication and time management skills

Ability to work within an international environment

Utilize AutoCAD and Revit tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today!

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. Last July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.

About Us:

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a Front End Application Engineer to provide design assistance, value engineering, product and segment (Datacenter, Utilities, Renewables, Oil&Gas, Industries) specific application support to the Eaton PDD “Projects, Orders and Quotations” (POQ) department, Sales Country Organizations (SCO), EPCs, Consulting engineers and Channel partners in the territory/market for electro-technical installations and enhance the value generated for customers. Provide necessary safety precautions and calculations during FEED, quotation and pre-order stage, in accordance with company guidelines and procedures, to reach a for all parties involved to an acceptable solution for complex technical issues. The Application Engineer can act as lead engineer for larger and complex projects. Some of your tasks and activities:

• Understand the overall Data center value chain and translate the requirements into solutions based on Eaton portfolio. Work on detailed designs focused on busway (both LV & MV) and collaborate across business to offer complete DC solutions.
• Determine, instruct and drive the technical quality and content of the quotation process. To read, interpret and agree on customer specifications in order to create a competitive Eaton solution including mechanical, electrical, safety and control systems, SCADA and PLC software applications.
• Understanding of the Busway Design requirements (Codes, application guides & regulations) and Supporting during tendering stage the different customer requirements such as rating, system description, temperature protection, vibration and insulation, so on.
• Work proactively with the teams to establish relationships with lead electrical consulting engineers, end users and design build contractors to promote the use of Eaton products (focus on primarily Busway product line but also considering switchgear , Tx , other Eaton MVPD product offerings ..as side sales ) and solutions in their specifications and projects.
• Understand and interpret type test reports (e.g., ASTA and KEMA) and routine test procedures in accordance with IEC 61439-6 for LV busway systems. Support certification processes including DNV, ASTA, and other third-party approvals for LV busway systems, ensuring full compliance with IEC 61439-6.
• Evaluate mechanical tolerances and structural support requirements for busway joints and mounting systems in line with IEC 61439-6 mechanical integrity criteria.
• Ensure compatibility and coordination between LV busway systems and switchgear panels (e.g., Eaton xEnergy), including flange-end interface validation and performance testing.
• Develop pipeline through demand creation at influencers for relatively new product line for Eaton busway systems
• Work closely with busway business development managers in order to technically position Eaton busway product line by very early engagement on strategic DC accounts.
• Participate & understand current market requirements from customers to drive product technical features leading to future New Product Development (Involve in Gate 0) and evaluate risks in the segments.
• Lead technical evaluation, feasibility, clarification and execution of multiple projects in parallel while meeting requested return dates of the quotation engineer/ project engineer.
• Analyse electrical and/or mechanical faults by performing calculations and to advise customers about possible technical solutions with regards to complete (company own or competitive) systems, in close co-operation with sales management in order to solve customer’s problems without endangering the company’s image or financial position.
• Advise on 3rd party or special equipment materials (material cost and labour/engineering efforts)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required (with electro-mechanical insights)
• Minimum 1-3 Years of experience in data center domain - Busway product specialization.

Skills

• Architecture & Technical knowledge regarding MV, LV, PSA including transformers/generators, packaged substations
• Experience in Busway installation & commissioning is a must within the transformer to LV gear or within all in power distribution container like interconnection between UPS and LV or within two pods including any factory and site testing
• Segment insights & Application, electrical and mechanical Engineering, Calculation, Studies and Manufacturing methods. Insights on Commercial aspects of Project
• Strong organizational, presentation, communication and time management skills, results driven
• Ability to work within an international, culturally diverse and matrix based organisation
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit tools effectively to support the design and technical documentation processes is a plus to have

Living and Working in Dubai

Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

Ready to make a difference? Join Eaton’s Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!

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