Pre and Post Sales Engineer - Data Center Power

Talentify; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including volunteer days

Job summary

nVent seeks a technically minded lead to partner with customers, sales, and engineering to turn real-world challenges into practical data center solutions. This role will support Smart Power Solutions through pre/post sales, training, and market feedback.

The candidate should have a strong background in cooling and power architecture, be comfortable traveling across the US and Canada, and operate primarily in remote settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or applications engineering or equivalent work experience in the Data Center power industry.
• Ideally 5+ years in a technical applications role supporting Data Center power solutions.
• Ability to work 100% remotely and travel 30-50% across US/Canada.
• Strong background in Air and Liquid Cooling Solutions for Data Centers.
• Understanding of Data Center Power Architecture from UPS to rack/equipment level.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a domain authority for nVent Smart Power Solutions for Sales, Product Management, Operations, etc.
• Provide first-line product support to customers and colleagues.
• Evaluate customer RFIs and RFQs as requested by customers.
• Provide technical application assistance for pre/post sales.
• Lead strategic accounts from a support perspective.
• Conduct product training for customers via Teams and onsite.

Skills

Domain expertise

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

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 technically 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 Smart Power Solutions, including their application, for nVent functions including Sales, Product Management, Operations, etc.
• Provide first-line product support by providing help to customers and colleagues for nVent Smart Power Solutions.
• Evaluate customer RFIs and RFQs as requested by customers
• Provide technical application assistance for pre and post sales for Smart Power Solutions.
• Work with Smart Power Team to identify best fit for products and services.
• Conduct product training for customers as needed via teams and on onsite.
• Prepare any required documentations for pre, post and any required RMA's
• Lead strategic accounts from a support perspective.
• Review training literature for technical accuracy including installation guides and procedures, operations manuals, and online learning.
• Represent nVent in industry as needed at any industry events.
• 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 and team.
• 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 the Data Center power industry.
• Ideally 5+ years of experience in a technical application's role supporting Data Center power solutions.
• Ability to work 100% remotely and travel on average 30-50% across mainly the US and Canada. A valid driver's license is required. The ideal candidate would live in the western US, but that can be flexed to central and eastern US for the right individual.
• Strong technical background of Air and Liquid Cooling Solutions in the Data Center space is preferred.
• Understanding of Data Center Power Architecture from UPS to rack/equipment level a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer first mentality.

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. #LI-AG1 #LI-REMOTE