R&D Engineer - Data Center Power Solutions - Plano

Delta Electronics Americas; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas seeks a highly skilled R&D Engineer to support Data Center Power Solutions within ICTBG, focusing on advanced power infrastructure for hyperscale and COLO data centers across the United States.

The role requires deep expertise in power electronics, data center electrical infrastructure, and strong collaboration with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Service, and Design teams to enable deployment, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or related field.
• 3–6 years of power electronics with strong low to medium voltage experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of data center power infrastructure and critical power systems.
• Experience designing or supporting UPS systems, STS, PDUs and RPPs.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience working with enterprise customers or large-scale data centers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support for Delta data center power products.
• Support customer operational issues across hyperscale and COLO environments.
• Collect and investigate failure information to the factory.
• Travel to customer sites throughout the U.S. approximately twice per month.

Skills

Power electronics

Data center power

UPS

STS

PDU

RPP

Troubleshooting

Customer engagement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of innovative energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage, and display, to nurture the development of innovative manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers, and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across five continents. Delta has 158 sales offices, 72 R&D centers, and 48 manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies, and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership-level ratings for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.

Key Responsibilities

Delta Electronics is seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused R&D Engineer to join the ICTBG (Information & Communication Technology Business Group) team supporting Data Center Power Solutions. This role focuses on developing and supporting advanced power infrastructure solutions for hyperscale and colocation (COLO) data center customers across the United States.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in power electronics, data center electrical infrastructure, and customer-facing technical engagement. This individual will work closely with internal cross-functional teams including Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Service, and Design teams, while also interfacing directly with customers to support deployment, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement initiatives.

Summary

Delta Electronics’ ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Infrastructure business group builds the high-efficiency hardware and software backbone for modern 5G networks, AI computing, and data centers. They provide the critical power, thermal management, and networking systems needed to keep global tech and telecom operations running.

Customer & Technical Support

• Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support for Delta data center power products.
• Support customer operational issues across hyperscale and COLO environments.
• Collect and investigate the failure and issue information to the factory
• Travel to customer sites throughout the U.S. approximately twice per month.

Product & System Development

• Support development and optimization of Delta ICTBG product portfolio including:
  • UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
  • STS (Static Transfer Switch)
  • PDU (Power Distribution Units)
  • RPP (Remote Power Panels)
• Work within the “gray space” of data center power infrastructure, supporting interoperable power systems and electrical distribution architectures.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to improve the customer experience.

Documentation & Process Development

• Develop and maintain technical troubleshooting documentation.
• Standardize SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and MOPs (Methods of Procedure).
• Create documentation related to:
  • Equipment replacement
  • Service tools
  • UPS parameter settings
  • Field troubleshooting processes

Training & Enablement

• Train and support Field Service Engineers (FSEs).
• Develop comprehensive technical training materials and knowledge-sharing programs.

Customer Experience & Product Improvement

• Gather customer feedback, field insights, and user experience (UX) requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams to drive product enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable technical and design recommendations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with:
  • Sales teams
  • Product Managers
  • Service organizations
  • Engineering and Design teams
• Support technical presentations, customer meetings, and solution development activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or related field.
• 3 – 6 Years of Power Electronics, with strong Low Power and Medium Voltage experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of data center power infrastructure and critical power systems.
• Experience supporting or designing:
  • UPS systems
  • STS / Solid Transfer Switches
  • PDU systems
  • RPP systems
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience working directly with enterprise customers or large-scale data center operators.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mandarin language proficiency.
• Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center customers.
• Knowledge of:
  • BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)
  • Microgrid technologies
• Familiarity with ICT (Information & Communication Technology) infrastructure environments.
• Experience translating customer UX feedback into product improvements.

Benefit at Delta Electronics Americas

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EEO Statement

Delta Electronics Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Delta Electronics America is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.