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).
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Skills Required
- University degree or ONC/HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent
- BS7671 Wiring Regulations, minimum 18th Edition
- Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship
- Minimum 3 years of Electrical Engineering experience
- Experience in an electrical/electronic design and manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of electrical installation and commissioning
- Electrical circuit design experience
- Experience with electrical circuit fault finding and testing
- Bill of Materials creation and component specification experience
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
- AutoCAD and Visio experience for circuit diagrams
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook proficiency
- Mechanical design principles knowledge
- SolidWorks 3D modeling experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and use initiative
- Ability to multitask, meet project milestones, and work under pressure
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and company‑paid disability, with HSAs/HRAs and wellness programs enhancing access and support.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents, childbirth leave via short‑term disability for birth mothers, adoption benefits, and subsidized backup care signal strong family‑focused support.
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What We Do
Planes. Hospitals. Factories. Data centers. Vehicles. The electrical grid. These are things people depend on every day. And the companies behind them depend on Eaton to solve some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet. Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently, and more reliably. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 92,000 employees.
Why Work With Us
At Eaton, we make what matters work—creating exciting new power management technologies that keep the world moving every day. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals can reach their full potential—and where they help us reach ours.
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