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Head of EMEA Data Centre Design Engineering

AT Eaton
Eaton

Head of EMEA Data Centre Design Engineering

Dublin, Ireland

For our Data Centre Segment regional Sales team, we are looking for a Head of EMEA Data Centre Design Engineering.

The role is opened in a Hybrid setup for our office in Dublin, Ireland and remotely for England, UK.

It is reporting into the Segment Sales Director for the EMEA region.

Travel rate expected up to 50% to clients' sites.

The main function in the role is to help establish, protect, and grow the Eaton Data Centre, product & services business in the EMEA region.

In this role, you will provide support to our Data Centre clients, consultants, contractors, and Eaton sales & application engineers.

It offers a deep level of engineering support and direction relating to the design, build and operation of large Data Centres. Principally, this relates to the electrical infrastructure, but extends into the overall operational technology found in the Data Centre environment.

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The role requires expertise within electromechanical systems such a cooling, building management systems, energy management systems. It also requires a full appreciation of various building construction technologies and challenges. It also requires experience in the project management and supervision of build projects and the delivery of the various product technologies & services required in the Data Centre environment.

What you'll do:

Provide senior Engineering Leadership & Direction to the Data Centre extended team. This includes Sales, Marketing, Services, and the associated business units (manufacturing)
Build insights and relationships with client organization(s) with a view to identifying their operational challenges and needs
Oversee the Translation of client requirement (specifications) and needs into product and service remedies
Oversee & support Eaton teams to generate high, value added, engineering and commercial proposals to clients
As subject matter expert to support the Sales Key Account team to secure orders which create a profitable, sustainable growth business
Manage & communicate effectively the business conducted between both organizations
Give regular update/guidance on Data Centre industry, technology & engineering trends in the marketplace and specific to key accounts
Act as highest Data Centre Subject Matter expert in Eaton and equally expert in Eaton's Products, Services, General business, structure, strategy, and operations. So that it can be articulated this in terms of value to client's business
Gain leadership & executive team awareness and support & resources for Data Centre team & business
Contribute & Support marketing campaigns & activities that can promote Eaton to Client relations and business
Be Eaton's principal technical / engineering spokesperson
Act as final escalation point for all Data Centre related engineering matters
Set the Data Centre standard for industry engagement and drive excellence in term of engineering proposals, project execution, support, and services at both pre and post sales stages
Ensure Eaton operations are aligned to Data Centre Industry norms and are fit for purpose
Maintain a fully up to date brief on Data Centre electrical designs and standards and be effective at communicating this internally & externally
Oversee the activity and skill set development of Eaton solution architects in the Data Centre team
Ensure all KAMs are correctly skilled and knowledgeable to the right level in terms of Data Centre engineering
Provide oversight and leadership to other cross divisional teams involved with Data Centres - Design & Bid, Project Management, Services, Site Managers

Qualifications:

BSc/ MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Senior level in a technical role within the Data Centre Industry
An Electrical qualification/certification

Skills:

Solid expertise with Data Centre critical power infrastructure projects
A significant engineering training / certification
A strong Communicator, Team orientated, and Leadership skills

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
  • Flexible working solutions (remote, flexible working hours, compressed week, part time etc.)
  • 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

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.

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Client-provided location(s): Dublin, Ireland
Job ID: Eaton-29569Dublin
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)