Remote Field Application Engineer, Data Center Solutions

nVent; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 101,400 - 188,300; Full time

Job summary

nVent, a global leader in inventive electrical solutions, seeks a senior technical lead for Data Solutions. The role partners with customers, sales, and engineering to turn real-world challenges into practical data center solutions, requiring a mechanical mindset and comfort in field settings.

We value a strong background in Air and Liquid Cooling for data centers, plus knowledge of UPS-to-rack power architectures.

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 application's role supporting Data Center product solutions.
• Ability to work 100% remotely and travel ~30% across the US and Canada.
• 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 1st mentality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as domain authority for nVent Data Solutions products for Sales, Product Management, Operations, etc.
• 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.
• 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.
• Plan activities with the Sales Leader.
• Identify the project closing phase with the sales team and provide technical support.

Skills

Data Center cooling

Air cooling solutions

Liquid cooling solutions

Technical leadership

Customer engagement

Remote work

Power architecture

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

CPQ systems

ERP systems

Job description

nVent, a global leader in inventive electrical solutions, seeks a senior technical lead for Data Solutions. The role partners with customers, sales, and engineering to turn real-world challenges into practical data center solutions, requiring a mechanical mindset and comfort in field settings.

We value a strong background in Air and Liquid Cooling for data centers, plus knowledge of UPS-to-rack power architectures.