Mariafernanda U.

Experience

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  U.S. Forest Service

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Engineering Intern
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  Meltric Corporation - Plugs & Receptacles Engineered for Safety and Durability

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2016

  Provided application and technical support to customers, distributors, and sales representatives in North America, Canada , and Central America. Primary responsibilities included:- Product line manager for different device series. - Warranty product evaluation and resolution of internal product issues. - Product Design and testing. - CAD design work based on customer needs / fulfill customer requests. - Custom distribution panel designing and quoting.- Internal product development on projects. -Product selection, application support, problem resolution & other customer support. Show less Assisted project engineers with all aspects of the project from proposal to finalreport for assigned project by performing the following:‐Entering new part numbers and BOM data into Global Shop Solutions (GSS) system‐Communicating with other departments to confirm GSS data‐Use existing information in GSS to create Engineering BOM spreadsheets for final assemblies-Participate in electrical testing of devices‐Attend product development meetings‐Serve as primary backup to the Application Engineer for the Mexican sales market. Show less

  • Application Engineer

    Jun 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Engineering Intern

    Sept 2013 - Jun 2014
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  Eaton

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2018

  Product Specialist

  Create proposals and/or specifications for single or three phase pad mounted and small power transformers per customers request for quote, specifications, one line diagrams and other documentations. Essential functions include:-Approve and negotiate pricing per established guidelines, competitive feedback, and customer/market knowledge.-Provide product and application technical support for customers, agents, and internal departments .-Provide quotation program support for Sales Representatives and the System Development (IT) team via training, testing, improvement suggestions.-Acts as a liaison between engineering, marketing, scheduling, and customers .-Understand and utilize lean tools and concepts to drive continuous improvement. -Participate in the creation and maintenance of ISO work instructions. -Participate in customer visits to the Customer Service Center. -Provide plant tours as needed. -Visit customer/Agent sites. Show less

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  RM Reps Co.

  Jul 2018 - Feb 2022

  Sales Engineer

  • Served as the main technical contact for all medium voltage Eaton Cooper Power equipment.• Main point of contact for all data center, renewable, and crypto currency related projects for RM Reps from specification stage through project completion.• Managed distributor, end user, and engineering relationships to ensure product accuracy, construction schedule delivery, and adherence.• Created projected plans with forecasts, estimates, delays, and timelines to ensure a minimal interruption in construction schedule. • Oversaw the equipment processing cycle - process orders, create submittals, submit invoices coordinate shipment for equipment, and start up/commissioning scheduling. • Experienced at reading specifications and one-line diagrams, sourcing equipment, price negotiation, and lead time management.• Processed orders, create submittals, submit invoices, and coordinate shipment for equipment. Show less

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  Eaton

  Mar 2022 - now

  • Market lead for Eaton Cooper Power System product offerings in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Northern Illinois for Public Power and approved Eaton distributors. • Utilize market insights, market trends, and customer trends to forecast opportunities and threats to for territory growth. • Build and develop sales plans and strategies for distributors to meet Eaton established territory goals. • Aid distributor account managers in establishing quarterly customer goals as well as training goal to ensure territory growth. • Coordinate with product lines and schedulers to identify order delays and manage customer expectations. • Coordinate distributor account managers, distributor customer service, and Eaton customer service to create efficiencies and improve customer satisfaction. Show less

  • Project Manager - Data Centers

    May 2024 - now

  • Lead Engineer

    Mar 2022 - Jun 2024