Remote Field Applications Engineer – Data Center Solutions

nVent; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); Remote; USD 101,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company 4%

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

nVent is seeking a technically seasoned lead to partner with sales and engineering for data center solutions in the Central US and Latin America. You will act as a domain authority, deliver technical support, and guide engineering and operations in applying products to real-world needs.

The role emphasizes remote work with travel, strong customer focus, and leadership in product improvements and training. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in data center applications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical, mechanical, or applications engineering or equivalent work experience in Data Center infrastructure, design, and construction space.
• English and Spanish language proficiency.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical application's role supporting Data Center product solutions.
• Strong technical background in Power and Air and Liquid Cooling Solutions in the Data Center space.
• Understanding of Data Center Power and Cooling Architecture from UPS to rack/equipment level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer 1st mentality.
• Ability to work 100% remotely in the central US and travel ~30% across the US and Latin America; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as domain authority for nVent Data Center Solutions products across functions.
• Provide first-line product support to customers and colleagues using nVent Data Solutions.
• Evaluate 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 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.
• 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 the project in the closing phase with the sales team and provide vital technical support.
• Advise manager about significant developments and decisions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer-facing experience

Electrical/Mechanical aptitude

Data Center knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CPQ software

ERP systems

Job description

nVent is seeking a technically seasoned lead to partner with sales and engineering for data center solutions in the Central US and Latin America. You will act as a domain authority, deliver technical support, and guide engineering and operations in applying products to real-world needs.

The role emphasizes remote work with travel, strong customer focus, and leadership in product improvements and training. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in data center applications are preferred.