Remote Field Application Engineer – Data Center Solutions

nVent; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a technical lead for Data Center Solutions to partner with customers, sales, and engineering across the Central US. The role focuses on turning real-world challenges into practical data center solutions and requires strong field orientation and systems thinking.

You will evaluate RFQs, prepare costed quotations, and provide technical applications support while leading projects for product improvements and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in technical applications role supporting Data Center product solutions
• Strong background in Power and Air and Liquid Cooling Solutions
• Understanding of Data Center Power and Cooling Architecture from UPS to rack
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as domain authority for nVent Data Center Solutions products for Sales, Product Management, Operations
• Provide first-line technical help to customers and colleagues
• Evaluate RFQs and build costing/quotes with technical and commercial content
• Provide technical application assistance to identify modified and engineered products
• Prepare quotations & proposals using CPQ and ERP systems
• Conduct product training for customers and distributors
• 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
• Represent nVent in industry codes and standards committees
• Provide market-specific intelligence and VOC feedback to commercial teams
• Plan activities with the Sales Leader
• Identify closing-phase projects with sales team and provide technical support
• Inform manager about significant developments and upcoming decisions

Skills

English and Spanish language fluency

Customer-focused communication

Domain authority in data center tech

Remote work ability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering or equivalent

Tools

CPQ systems

ERP systems

Job description

nVent is seeking a technical lead for Data Center Solutions to partner with customers, sales, and engineering across the Central US. The role focuses on turning real-world challenges into practical data center solutions and requires strong field orientation and systems thinking.

You will evaluate RFQs, prepare costed quotations, and provide technical applications support while leading projects for product improvements and cost reductions.