Field Application Engineer - Liquid Cooling Solutions (on-site)

Eltek; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eltek is seeking a Field Application Engineer for their Hoofddorp office in the Netherlands. This role involves driving liquid-cooling products from qualification to scale, engaging with customers to ensure technical success, and providing on-site support.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or similar fields, 3-5 years of hands-on experience in thermal systems, and strong skills in project management and technical support.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in thermal/fluid systems.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, valves, filters, and sensors.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Plan and track project milestones for liquid cooling products.
• Capture customer requirements and ensure compliance.
• Define and execute test plans for validation and quality.

Skills

Project management

Technical support

Collaboration

Liquid cooling systems knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Thermal, or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Pro/E

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Field Application Engineer for our Fan and Thermal Business in our Hoofddorp, The Netherlands office. To own customer‑facing technical success and drive liquid‑cooling products from qualification to scale and lead design‑in, validation, on‑site support, and RMAs while bridging Sales, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project leadership: Plan/track milestones, manage risks, and drive cross‑functional execution from design‑in to volume.
2. Customer technical engagement: Capture requirements, discuss trade‑offs, ensure spec compliance, and support architecture decisions.
3. Validation & quality: Define/execute test plans (pressure/leak, flow, thermal, vibration); document results and close actions.
4. On‑site technical support: Triage, stabilize, and optimize performance at data centers and customer facilities.
5. RMA management: First response, on‑site fault isolation, coordinate failure analysis with factory, implement and verify corrective actions.
6. Manufacturing/process interface: Solid understanding of liquid‑cooling manufacturing (brazing/welding, cleaning, leak/pressure/helium testing, flushing, packaging, traceability) and close collaboration with the manufacturing team to ensure quality and yield.
7. Market & roadmap input: Synthesize customer needs and trends into product requirements and cost/quality targets.

Qualifications

1. Degree in Mechanical, Thermal, Mechatronics, or similar background.
2. Minimum 3 to 5 years in thermal/fluid systems (data‑center cooling, HVAC/CRAC/CDU, server OEM, or related).
3. Hands‑on with pumps/valves/filters/sensors, coolant chemistries (water‑glycol/dielectric), and reliability test methods.
4. Strong knowledge of liquid cooling (cold plates, CDUs, manifolds, pumps, QDs) and manufacturing processes (brazing/welding, cleaning, leak/pressure testing, flushing).
5. Proven project management experience to drive projects forward and hit dates.
6. On‑site technical support capability at customer/data‑center locations and RMA handling.
7. Ability to adapt quickly to fast, dynamic environments and be full of team spirit.
8. Ability to discuss technical topics with customers, including design for manufacturing and cost improvements.
9. Ability to design with AutoCad 3D, Pro/E, SolidWorks.
10. Strong cross‑department communication.
11. Fluent English and Chinese are required.