Application Engineer (Power System Simulation - Data Centers)

AMETEK; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Applications Engineer to drive business development and product innovation in data center applications. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to develop solutions that meet evolving market needs. Collaborating with R&D engineers and marketing professionals, you will identify market opportunities and translate them into product requirements. The position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment, making a significant impact on the energy infrastructure. Join a team that values creativity and accountability, and where your contributions will shape the future of power systems.

Benefits

Vision Benefits

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Group Retirement Savings

Costco Membership

Free Parking for Events

Maternity and Parental Wage Supplement

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in power systems/power electronics industry.
• Knowledge of data center infrastructure and industry protocols is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop targeted product applications and enhancements.
• Provide simulation support to RTDS customers as a domain expert.

Skills

Power Systems

Technical Marketing

Business Development

Programming (C, C++, Java)

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

RSCAD

PSCAD

Job description

Job Summary

As an Applications Engineer at RTDS Technologies Inc., this position will play a pivotal role in driving business development, market expansion, and product innovation for data center applications. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and market insight to develop and promote solutions that meet the evolving needs of data centers. Part of a multidisciplinary team, this role will work closely with R&D engineers, marketing & sales professionals to identify and investigate market opportunities, translate the opportunities into product requirements, and develop a saleable product.

Position Responsibilities

Application Development (80%)

• Owner of Application Area – responsible for the development of products offered by the Company in the specific application field.
• Develop expertise in the focus application and all related RTDS products – hardware/software/firmware/model development. Continuously maintain and improve knowledge of the application and all related RTDS products.
• Provide input and support to Director where needed in decision making and regarding strategic direction of the application area.
• Develop targeted product applications or enhancements– Identify and investigate global market opportunities. Translate the opportunities into product requirements and support the development of the saleable product. May include the initiation of internal Project Charters as either a Project Lead or Project Sponsor for internal review and approval.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (sales, customers, and R&D), from initial concept to product introduction in developing product applications. This includes analyzing and anticipating market trends, creating and finalizing market requirements specifications, and coordinating business cases and financial justifications for projects.
• Develop a clear roadmap based on growth opportunity and supported by input from customers, channel partners, and internal groups.
• Work with R&D to develop specific models for applications using RTDS simulation software tool, RSCAD.
• Develop and document complex example cases of simulation cases related to application and product demonstrations.
• Test new RTDS software functions and features as they are developed and implemented.
• Participation in industry trade shows, international conferences, professional working groups/technical meetings related to the application to investigate & explore the market, build a network of industry contacts to promote RTDS solutions.
• Writing and presenting technical papers at industry conferences to further promote domain expertise and RTDS solutions.
• Present at webinars to promote the use of RTDS in the focus application.
• Ensure created content is up to date and assist in creation of new assets with our marketing communications teams. Communicate the value proposition of the products to our multiple audiences.
• Participate as an instructor for training courses in the application area.

Sales and Marketing Support (10%)

• Work closely with Marketing and Sales to execute product and solution launches. This includes pricing, positioning, forecasting, competitive market research/analysis, and development of sales collateral and promotional content.
• Support Sales Mgmt function on a global basis to present value propositions to customers and facilitate rapid profitable growth.

Customer Support (10%)

• Provide simulation support to RTDS customers (by email and/or telephone) as domain expert in application field working in concert with the sales team (including any correspondence with the customer).
• Participate in installation and commissioning of RTDS simulators at customer sites and provide instruction on its operation.

Other Requirements

• Travel (domestic & international) approx. 15%
• Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, with emphasis in power systems, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree is an asset.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the power systems/power electronics industry with experience in protection & control, renewable energy, microgrids, and/or distributed generation
• Knowledge and/or hands on experience of data center infrastructure, industry protocols and standards, and emerging technologies in the data center sector is desirable
• Experience in business development, technical marketing, and/or power system consulting role is an asset
• Experience with programs such as PSCAD, RSCAD, MATLAB is highly desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, a second language will be considered an asset
• Ability to travel
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java) is an asset
• Strong technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills
• Ability to direct daily work activities with minimal supervision
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Deadline to apply: May 30, 2025

Why work at RTDS Technologies?

RTDS Technologies is the exclusive supplier of the RTDS Simulator: the world standard for real-time digital power system simulation. Electric utilities, manufacturers, research institutes, universities, and consultants worldwide use the RTDS Simulator for hardware-in-the-loop testing, which allows them to de-risk and validate innovative power system equipment and projects. If you’re excited about driving innovation and enhancing the reliability of our energy infrastructure, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing field!

We are a hidden gem in the Winnipeg technology scene. Our Winnipeg roots go back over thirty years, where we developed and introduced the world’s very first real-time digital power system simulator, revolutionizing the testing process for protection and control equipment and changing the power system industry forever. We provide an innovative work environment that lets you learn and grow with interesting, challenging work. It’s a place where we encourage you to use your expertise to explore new possibilities as we work together to solve the complex challenges of our customers. We cultivate a culture of ownership and accountability to develop high impact ideas and results. Join our diverse community of extremely talented people who love what they do every day. Our total rewards package offers a number of additional benefits including vision benefits, fitness reimbursement program, group retirement savings, Costco membership, free parking for IG Field events, maternity and parental wage supplement and more!

RTDS Technologies Inc has been named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employer’s and one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2022! RTDS Technologies was also a past winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Prairie region and was recently named the recipient of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) Export Award.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at:

https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at:

https://www.rtds.com/

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those considered for interviews will be contacted. Disability accommodations available upon request.