Power Distribution Field Application Engineer — Malaysia

Eaton Corporation; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Malaysia is seeking a Field Application Engineer for Power Distribution, based in Selangor. You will support field applications, tenders, and customer engagements, working with sales and partners to grow PDA solutions.

The role requires a strong background in power distribution products, MV/LV systems and containerized solutions, plus extensive technical and sales experience. You will promote products, prepare costing, share technical knowledge, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, major in engineering.
• 10+ years related experience in power distribution product & marketing.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Takes initiative and instils confidence in peers and sales personnel.
• Significant Electrical & Mechanical Product/Services Knowledge.
• Ability to respond to a variety of challenging circumstances.
• Significant experience utilizing Value Added Selling techniques.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Knowledge of medium voltage, low voltage products and systems as well as control and electrical design.
• Strong Time Management Skills.
• Strong Presentation/Training and Communication Skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote Eaton products and containerized solution assignments involving PDA systems, as requested by regional or local customer groups and consultants.
• Develop attractive and technically sound Eaton solutions with competitive and accurate pricing, supporting Sales, Partners, Consultants, and End Users.
• Provide technical solutions, proposal support, and tender documentation input to improve success in tenders, tender interviews, and clarification stages.
• Prepare, review, and maintain integrated costing sheets for tenders, covering PDA systems and related solutions, ensuring: Technical and commercial alignment, Cost accuracy and completeness, Compliance with tender requirements and Consistency between technical scope and pricing
• Build, maintain, and share technical knowledge within a shared library for Power Distribution Assembly products, including MV (AIS / GIS), RMU, Transformers, LV systems, and Busway.
• Provide and consistently maintain a high level of technical service and support to customers and consultants, with the objective of achieving high customer satisfaction and improved hit rates.
• Conduct product and solution sharing sessions (internally and externally), promoting Eaton brand, products, and solutions to key influencers and decision-makers.
• Align with EA FAE strategic plans to continuously enhance PDA solution and tender-support capabilities across assigned regions.
• Support Sales and key stakeholders throughout the tender bidding lifecycle, including: Compliance specification reviews, Technical clarifications , Costing validation and Liaison with factories for optimal technical and commercial offerings
• Constantly provide feedback to factories on market trends, tender requirements, customer expectations, and competitive product gaps to support future R&D development.
• Possess sound knowledge of containerized solutions involving PDA systems, mechanical cooling and ventilation systems, fire protection & sprinkler systems, and DCIM; such knowledge will be considered an advantage.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of containerized system integration during the design stage, ensuring solutions are practical, compliant, and competitive.
• Apply critical thinking and leverage experience to identify potential post-sales PDA issues during installation and commissioning; work closely with Service and Factory teams to resolve issues effectively.
• Travel occasionallys to support PDA tenders, technical presentations, and customer engagements when required.
• Foster and actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in technical support, tendering effectiveness, and solution quality.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement.
• To be committed & responsible for Quality Management System:
• Implement the process approach and risk-based thinking
• Provide the necessary support to fully implement and sustain the QMS
• Communicating to the organization the importance of conforming to QMS requirements
• Ensuring the QMS meets its goals
• Engage, direct, and support individuals contributing to the QMS
• Create a culture of continuous improvement

Skills

English fluency

Initiative

Team player

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Eaton Malaysia is seeking a Field Application Engineer for Power Distribution, based in Selangor. You will support field applications, tenders, and customer engagements, working with sales and partners to grow PDA solutions.

The role requires a strong background in power distribution products, MV/LV systems and containerized solutions, plus extensive technical and sales experience. You will promote products, prepare costing, share technical knowledge, and travel as needed.