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Senior Application Engineer

AT Eaton
Eaton

Senior Application Engineer

Hengelo, Netherlands

Eaton is currently seeking a new Senior Application Engineer colleague for our Hengelo office.

About Eaton:

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Role overview:

In this role, you will be responsible for customer design activities pertaining to MMS + NGX switchgear assemblies, creating high quality custom designed assemblies at a minimum cost while meeting and exceeding customer requirements, in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.

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In addition, you will define and implement improvements that contribute to the efficiency of the Custom Order Engineering team, and provides applied engineering and technical consultation with regard to the design and specifications of custom-made applications, necessary safety precautions and calculations during the RFQ (Request for Quotation).

Responsibilities:

  • Technical review of project documentation. Interpret specs and customer inquiries and design technical proposals and cost estimation for customers
  • Provide applied engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of complete power distribution system design, protection & control design, or upgrades, installation, testing, maintenance, repair and training, solutions relating to increase safety, reliability, or efficiency
  • Review electrical diagrams and factory drawing packages
  • Provide specialized technical support for commissioning and testing of electrical installations, including programming and FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and if desired SAT (Site Acceptance test) on location world-wide, of electronic protective relays and control equipment
  • Analyze failures based on customer information and advices on solutions
  • Document all activities, data and information in line with procedures

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Solid understanding of the switchgear Design and Manufacturing processes
  • Able to work with Elcad and Eplan schematic tooling applications
  • Able to program PLC in software package such as Codesys, Galileo and FactoryTalk and protection relays Eaton, ABB, and Siemens
  • Knowledge about network protocols: Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet / IP, Devicenet, IEC61850
  • Knowledge about testing, diagnostic, repair tools and methods. Knowledge of the applicable law, regulations, (inter)national standards including IEC standards
  • Solid organizational skills with proven communications skills to interface with internal and external customers, sales, and other team members on a technical level in multiple languages
  • Self-starter, drives improvement, in coordination with the Manager, quick learner, able to adopt new systems and tools quickly
  • Application expertise in MV power distribution, control systems, power transformers, batteries, protection, systems grounding, substation design is preferred
  • English (verbal/written) and Dutch (verbal) language capabilities are required

Why choose Eaton?

With our innovative way of thinking we contribute to a sustainable world. We believe in the strength of our employees and therefore place a lot of responsibility on you. Of course, we would also like to do something in return. That is why we offer a competitive salary commensurate with your work experience, a good pension scheme, 27 vacation days and 13 Adv days, work from home arrangement, disability insurance, company fitness/cycling plan, etc.

• Inclusion and diversity - openness to diversity increases our access to the best talent. Inclusion allows us to fully utilize that talent.
• Learning and Development - 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 encourage internal growth and promotion opportunities.
• Vitality - Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by providing the right tools to empower employees to make that happen

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Hengelo, Netherlands
Job ID: Eaton-31245Hengelo
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)