Variable Frequency Drives Technical Support Engineer

Job Description

Eaton’s Marketing Commercial Operations Division is currently seeking a Variable Frequency Drives Technical Support Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Arden, NC or Menomonee Falls, WI facility. If residing outside 50 miles of Arden, NC, relocation will be offered.

The primary function of the Technical Support Engineer is to provide technical support for the low voltage variable frequency drives (VFD) support team within the Technical Resource Center (TRC). This position assists internal and external customers with product selection, application assistance programming and troubleshooting of Eaton’s VFD products. This position will assist customers through various channels including phone and email.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

• Provide post sale and presale technical support for VFD’s
• Provide verbal and written technical support for internal and external customers
• Effectively communicate product value proposition and product line strategies
• Help the team meet KPI’s (key performance indicators)
• Perform assigned duties in a team atmosphere while also having the ability to work independently
• Use internal software applications including MFgPro, C360 CRM, Access TRC call log, Enovia and Vista
• Participate in the development and/or maintenance of product support resources (i.e. self-service knowledge base, application notes, catalogs)
• Work flexible hours to support emergency customer situations

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• 2 years experience with Variable Frequency Drives
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Automation technical knowledge (PLC’s, HMIs, and communication protocols)

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Sales

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: MCO Marketing Commercial Operations

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time