Application Engineer
Eaton · Chennai
- Experience4–5 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelmid
- Posted18 Sept 2026
About Eaton
Eaton is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 4+ years of experience.
Skills
- Cable Management Systems
- Electrical Engineering
- Tendering & Estimation
- Proposal Engineering
- Product Selection
- BOM Preparation
- Technical Documentation
- Customer Specification Review
- Project Coordination
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- E3D
- IEC
- NEC
- NEMA
- BS
The role
An application engineer at an electrical equipment manufacturer develops cable management systems for industrial infrastructure and data centers, applying cable management systems and electrical engineering to evaluate specifications, select products, and support order execution. The work also uses SAP and technical documentation for proposals, bills of materials, compliance, and project coordination.
Full job description
What You’ll Do
AE is responsible for technical evaluation, estimation, proposal preparation, and order execution support for Cable Management Systems including Cable Trays, Cable Ladders, Wire Mesh Trays, Strut & Channel Systems, Cable Cleats, GRP/FRP Systems, and associated accessories.
The role requires reviewing customer specifications, preparing techno-commercial offers, generating BOMs, ensuring compliance with project standards, and supporting projects across Oil & Gas, Industrial, Infrastructure, and Data Center sectors.
Review customer RFQs, specifications, drawings, and cable routing layouts to define the scope of supply Prepare techno-commercial proposals, cost estimations, and optimized solutions for cable management systems Select suitable cable trays, ladders, channels, cable cleats, wire mesh trays, and GRP/FRP systems based on project requirements Prepare detailed BOMs and costing sheets Develop technical submittals, compliance statements, and engineering documentation. Interpret electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, and cable routing plans. Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as IEC, NEC, NEMA, BS, and customer specifications. Coordinate with factories, sourcing, and production teams for special requirements and project execution. Support order engineering activities from order receipt through production release. Work closely with Sales, Project Management, and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely project execution. Respond to customer technical queries and consultant comments. Support localization, cost-out, and process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Minimum 4 years of experience in Cable Management Systems.
Skills
SAP, MS Office, AutoCad, SolidWorks, E3D
Tendering & Estimation, Proposal Engineering, Product Selection, BOM Preparation, Technical Documentation, Customer Specification Review, Project Coordination
Experience in estimation, proposals, and application engineering. Good understanding of customer specifications and industry standards. Strong analytical and communication skills.