Applications Engineer

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.

What you’ll do:

The Applications Engineer supports the profitable growth of B-Line product sales by providing technical engineering expertise throughout the customer project lifecycle. This role combines engineering design, drafting, technical support, and sales collaboration to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective MEPF structural support solutions. The position serves as a key technical resource for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders, with a focus on cable tray, bolted framing, seismic, and equipment support systems.

• Provide technical support and application engineering for B-Line MEPF structural support products across all project phases.
• Develop 2D and 3D engineering drawings, layouts, assembly drawings, installation details, submittal packages, and production documentation.
• Design and model support systems that comply with project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Prepare bill of materials (BOM), engineering service take-offs, and technical quotations to support sales and project execution.
• Review engineering drawings and models for accuracy, constructability, completeness, and alignment with field conditions.
• Collaborate with customers, sales teams, manufacturing, and engineering stakeholders to deliver practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Investigate technical issues, provide engineering recommendations, and support field problem resolution when required.
• Maintain project documentation, contribute to drafting standards and design templates, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for drawing clarifications, project coordination, and application-related inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in applications engineering, design engineering, drafting, or a related technical engineering environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and at least one 3D CAD platform (e.g., SolidWorks or similar).
• Experience developing engineering drawings, BOMs, submittal packages, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of MEPF support systems, structural supports, equipment supports, or related industrial/construction applications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, project coordination, and collaboration skills.

• Experience with Revit or other BIM software platforms.

• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and basic engineering analysis.

• Experience supporting projects in Oil & Gas, Power, Mining, Data Center, Industrial, or Commercial Construction sectors.

• Knowledge of seismic restraint systems and non-structural component support design.

At Eaton, we don’t just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.