Fire Field Application Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training through Eaton U

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Field Application Engineer for Fire Alarm Systems in the Cwmbran area. You will serve as the technical link between customers, sales teams, installers and product development, ensuring compliance with fire safety standards and customer requirements.

The role covers pre-sales and post-sales support, system design assistance, site surveys, commissioning support and training, with emphasis on BS 5839 and EN 54 compliance.

Qualifications

• Level 4+ or equivalent in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in commissioning, project management or technical sales within fire industry.
• Experience with BS 5839 and EN-54 standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support for fire alarm products and integrated life safety systems.
• Assist customers, consultants and contractors with system design, specification and product selection.
• Conduct site surveys and assess system requirements for new installations and upgrades.
• Support commissioning, configuration, testing and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems.
• Deliver technical training to customers, partners and internal teams.
• Ensure installations comply with BS 5839 and EN-54 standards and regulations.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues remotely or on-site.
• Collaborate with engineering and product management teams to provide feedback on product performance and customer requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and design recommendations.

Skills

Life safety systems

IP-based systems

Analytical thinking

Ethical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Presentation skills

Education

Level 4+ in electrical engineering

Job description

The Cwmbran facility is the center of excellence for the Fire product line, a leading manufacturer and a global supplier of high-quality fire systems and devices. With our ability to provide complete systems, not just components, our customers can be confident in the knowledge that all of our products have been specifically designed and tested to ensure that they are all fully compatible to form a reliable, compliant fire detection and alarm system.

• World’s leading supplier of Fire notification devices (IHS)
• Dedicated Fire sales team in every region
• ISO 9001:2008 certified
• Dedicated global R&D team
• ISO 9001:2008 certified
• Cwmbran Manufacturing
• Devices & Panels

What you’ll do:

A Field Application Engineer for Fire Alarm Systems provides technical expertise and support for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. They act as the technical link between customers, sales teams, installers, and product development teams, ensuring that fire safety solutions meet customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.

• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support for fire alarm products and integrated life safety systems.
• Assist customers, consultants, and contractors with system design, specification, and product selection.
• Conduct site surveys and assess system requirements for new installations and upgrades.
• Support the commissioning, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems.
• Deliver technical training to customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Ensure installations comply with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., BS 5839, EN54).
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues both remotely and on-site.
• Collaborate with engineering and product management teams to provide feedback on product performance and customer requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, application notes, and design recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Level 4+ or equivalent desired in electrical engineering discipline
• A proven track record demonstration within the fire industry - commissioning, project management or technical sales with a minimum of 5 years experience

Skills:

The candidate will require extensive knowledge of life safety systems within the regional area, ideally with a proven track record demonstration within commissioning, project management or technical sales with a minimum of 5 years. They will also need to be able to demonstrate a very competent level of understand of BS5839 and EN-54 as a minimum.

• Knowledge and experience of deploying IP based systems within the Life Safety discipline.
• Analytical thinking
• Ethical mind set at all times.
• Interpersonal and influencing skills, ability to coordinate
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Good verbal and written communication
• Good understanding of computers and software packages
• Work well within a team environment, whilst being able to plan and execute own work initiatives
• Strong presentation skills

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

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

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, colour, 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.