Remote Field Application Engineer – Data Center Solutions

nVent; Millington (MD); On-site; USD 110,600 - 205,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Senior Technical Lead for its Data Solutions group. This role partners with customers, sales and engineering to translate real-world challenges into practical data center solutions while working remotely across the US and Canada.

You will serve as a domain authority, guide RFQ pricing, deliver technical training, and lead strategic product improvements. The position offers meaningful impact and opportunities to influence product directions and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or applications engineering or equivalent work experience in Data Center cooling, infrastructure, design, and construction.
• Ideally 5+ years of experience in a technical applications role supporting Data Center product solutions.
• Ability to work 100% remotely and travel on average 30% across mainly the US and Canada.
• Strong technical background of Air and Liquid Cooling Solutions in Data Center spaces.
• Understanding of Data Center Power Architecture from UPS to rack/equipment level is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first mentality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a domain authority for nVent Data Solutions products across functions.
• Provide first-line product support to customers and colleagues using nVent Data Solutions and Electrical Connections.
• 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.
• 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

Skills

Remote work capability

Customer-focused mindset

Strong communication skills

Data Center cooling knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or applications engineering or equivalent work experience in Data Center cooling, infrastructure, design, and construction.

Tools

CPQ systems

ERP systems

UPS/Data Center Power Architecture knowledge

Job description

nVent is seeking a Senior Technical Lead for its Data Solutions group. This role partners with customers, sales and engineering to translate real-world challenges into practical data center solutions while working remotely across the US and Canada.

You will serve as a domain authority, guide RFQ pricing, deliver technical training, and lead strategic product improvements. The position offers meaningful impact and opportunities to influence product directions and customer outcomes.