Applications Engineer

Eaton; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Career growth and internal promotion

Ongoing learning via Eaton University

Wellbeing and safety programs

Challenging projects in a dynamic team

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Applications Engineer in the UK to configure DC products from a standard range, build packages, and provide technical support to customers and sales. You will gain deep knowledge of DC power systems and collaborate with Product Managers, Operations and Sales to quote, design, and implement solutions.

The role requires experience in electrical design, circuit diagrams, and BOM creation, with proficiency in AutoCAD/Visio and knowledge of BS7671.

Qualifications

• University Degree or ONC/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.
• BS7671 Wiring Regulations (minimum 18th edition).
• Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years Electrical Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Configure to order DC systems from a standard range of products and components.
• Design and configure products to meet customer requirements.
• Assist sales with technical input to quotations.
• Create build packages and BOMs for manufacturing.
• Draw circuit diagrams and layouts using AutoCAD and Visio.
• Support manufacturing, testing and regulatory compliance activities.
• Travel within the UK/EMEA as required (10–25 days/year).

Skills

Electrical design

Circuit diagrams

Bill of Materials

ERP/MRP systems

AutoCAD/Visio

SolidWorks

Documentation & reports

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree or ONC/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

BS7671 Wiring Regulations (18th edition)

Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship

Minimum 3 years Electrical Engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

SolidWorks

Job description

What You’ll Do

The Applications Engineer role is to configure DC products from an extensive range of standard modules, assemblies and parts and to support the business through the manufacture of those products. The Application Engineer will be required to gain a deep technical understanding of DC power systems and be able to provide excellent customer technical support and guidance on Eaton DC products. This includes producing build packages and supporting Production manufacturing. The role will also require assisting Sales to quote for new opportunities and provide customers internally and externally with engineering support in areas of design, regulatory compliance, and cost.

• Ensure you are familiar with the company’s range of DC products.
• Ensure familiarity with the DC market and competitors technology.
• To be prepared to travel within the UK or abroad outside working hours when required.
• To ‘configure to order’ DC systems based on a standard range of products and components.
• To ‘design and configure’ products and solutions to new customer requirements.
• To assist sales with technical input to quotations.
• To be an internal / external technical point of contact for DC products and solutions.
• To learn local MRP system and be able to create new part numbers and compile Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Generate build packages for each job incorporating adequate information for the product to be manufactured.
• Use AutoCAD and Visio where required to draw circuit diagrams and layouts of the products.
• Support manufacturing and test activities.
• Understand and create circuit diagrams, line schematics and cable wiring details.
• Understand and experienced in working to BS7671, 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• Knowledge of EN62368 safety standard and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Generate associated customer documentation for products including install manuals, operation guides, maintenance procedures, method statements and commissioning documents.
• Create training packages and deliver training on Eaton DC products to Planners, Installers, Operations and Maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate and cooperate with team members to accomplish shared goals.
• Improve business and departmental processes.
• Be quality focused.
• Drive Engineering cost out initiatives through the business.
• Complete all training as required by the business.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Sales Support and Operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams outside the local business.
• Support the Sales organization within UK/EMEA.
• UK/International travel (mainly UK/EMEA region and typically 10-25 days/year).

Qualifications

• University Degree or ONC/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.
• BS7671 Wiring Regulations (minimum 18th edition).
• Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years Electrical Engineering experience

Skills

• Working in electrical/electronic design/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electrical installation & commissioning.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and Outlook.
• Electrical circuit design.
• Mechnical design principles.
• Fault finding & testing electrical circuits.
• Bill of Material creation.
• Defining components and specifications.
• Use of ERP/MRP systems.
• AutoCAD/Visio to create circuit diagrams (essential).
• Solidworks 3D modelling (an advantage).
• Articulate in both written and verbal communications.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Drive and determination.
• Work on own initiative.
• Multi-tasking and able to work to challenging project milestones.
• Ability to develop a creative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet work deadlines.
• Be prepared to take accountability for one’s actions.
• Flexibility of working hours.
• Report writing.
• Comply with the companies’ code of ethics.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.