Field Application Engineer - Data Center Solutions

nVent; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 101,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent seeks a technical lead to partner with customers, sales and engineering to turn real-world challenges into practical data center solutions. You will be the domain authority for Data Center Solutions in the Central US and Latin America, providing technical direction, quotes, training, and compliant documentation.

You will evaluate RFQs, prepare non-standard quotations using CPQ/ERP, and lead product improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or applications engineering or equivalent work experience in Data Center infrastructure.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• 5+ years in a technical applications role supporting Data Center product solutions.
• Strong background in Power and Air and Liquid Cooling in Data Centers.
• Understanding of Data Center Power and Cooling Architecture from UPS to rack.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-focused communication.
• Willingness to travel ~30% and work remotely in Central US.

Responsibilities

• Serve as domain authority for nVent Data Center Solutions in Central US and Latin America.
• Provide first-line product support to customers and colleagues using nVent Data Solutions and Electrical Connections.
• Evaluate RFQs and build costing/quotes with technical and commercial content.
• Provide technical application assistance to identify modified and engineered products based on customer specifications.
• Prepare quotations & proposals of non-standard products using internal CPQ and ERP systems.
• Conduct product training for customers and train distributors on quoting tools.
• Prepare compliance documents against customer specifications.
• Lead strategic projects for product improvements, cost reduction, product consolidation, and new product development.
• Review training literature for technical accuracy including installation guides and procedures, operations manuals, and online learning.
• Represent nVent in industry codes and standards committees.
• Provide market-specific intelligence and feedback on products and services to the commercial teams.
• Assist commercial teams with voice-of-customer (VOC) visits.
• Plan activities together with the Sales Leader.
• Identify the project in the closing phase with the sales team and provide vital technical support.
• Advise their manager about significant developments and upcoming decisions.

Skills

Domain leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer-facing support

Data center infrastructure

Power and cooling expertise

Remote work readiness

Education

Bachelors in electrical/mechanical/appl eng or equivalent

Tools

CPQ systems

ERP systems

Job description

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Join nVent as key technical lead -partnering with customers, sales, and engineering to turn real-world challenges into practical data center solutions. We're looking for mechanically minded problem-solvers who enjoy being in the field, understanding how systems fit together, and using that insight to deliver meaningful solutions to our customers.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Serve as a domain authority for nVent Data Center Solutions products, including their application, for nVent functions including Sales, Product Management, Operations, etc in the Central US and Latin America region.
• Provide first-line product support by providing help to customers and colleagues using nVent Data Solutions and Electrical Connections - new products and services
• Evaluate customer RFQs and build costing/quotes with technical and commercial content
• Provide technical application assistance to identify modified and engineered products based on customer specifications and application requirements!
• Prepare and submit quotations & proposals of non-standard products using internal CPQ and ERP systems.
• Conduct product training for customers and train distributors on quoting tools.
• Prepare compliance documents against customer specifications.
• Lead strategic projects for product improvements, cost reduction, product consolidation, and new product development.
• Review training literature for technical accuracy including installation guides and procedures, operations manuals, and online learning.
• Represent nVent in industry codes and standards committees.
• Provide market-specific intelligence and feedback on products and services to the commercial teams. Assist commercial teams with voice-of-customer (VOC) visits.
• Plan activities together with the Sales Leader.
• Identify the project in the closing phase with the sales team and provide vital technical support!
• Advises their manager about all situations, developments, and occurrences that are significant for the manager or are requested by them, as well as about all upcoming decisions that require their approval.
• *While we have this role posted in multiple locations, we are only making 1 hire

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical, mechanical, or applications engineering or equivalent work experience in Data Center infrastructure, design, and construction space.
• Highly preferred in English and Spanish language proficiency.
• Ideally 5+ years of experience in a technical application's role supporting Data Center product solutions.
• Strong technical background in Power and Air and LiquidCooling Solutions in the Data Center space is helpful.
• Understanding of Data Center Power and Cooling Architecture from UPS to rack/equipment level a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer 1st mentality.
• Ability to work 100% remotely in the central US and travel on average 30% across mainly the US and at times, Latin America. A valid driver's licence is required.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • Focused on the customer first
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency

nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of total target cash pay for this job and the employee's work location. Total target cash is comprised of an employee's base salary and sales incentive target opportunity, when annual sales goals are achieved.

Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

If annual sales performance exceeds annual sales goals, the total target cash received may exceed the pay scale maximum reflected below.

Total Target Cash Range:

Geographic Region A: $101,400.00 - $188,300.00 +Geographic Region B: $110,600.00 - $205,400.00 +Geographic Region C: $96,300.00 - $178,800.00 +

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.