Remote Field Applications Engineer, Data Center Solutions

nVent; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent seeks a technically skilled lead to partner with customers, sales, and engineering to turn real-world challenges into practical data center solutions. You will act as domain authority for Data Center Solutions in the Central US and Latin America, providing first-line product support and guiding quotes, training, and compliance.

A remote role with ~30% travel supports global teams. Ideal candidates have a strong power and cooling background, 5+ years in technical applications for data

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 highly preferred.
• Ideally 5+ years of experience in a technical applications 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 is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first mentality.
• Ability to work 100% remotely in the central US and travel on average 30% across mainly the US and at times, Latin America.

Responsibilities

• Serve as domain authority for nVent Data Center Solutions products across Sales, Product Management, Operations.
• Provide first-line product support to customers and colleagues using nVent Data Solutions and Electrical Connections.
• Evaluate RFQs and build costing/quotes with technical and commercial content.
• Provide technical application assistance to identify modified and engineered products.
• Prepare and submit quotations & proposals of non-standard products using CPQ and ERP systems.
• Conduct product training for customers and distributors on quoting tools.
• Prepare compliance documents against customer specifications.
• Lead strategic projects for product improvements, cost reduction, 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 to commercial teams and support VOC visits.
• Plan activities with the Sales Leader and identify close-phase opportunities with the sales team.

Skills

Power & Cooling

Data Center Infra

English

Spanish

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Applications Engineering

Tools

CPQ software

ERP systems

Job description

nVent seeks a technically skilled lead to partner with customers, sales, and engineering to turn real-world challenges into practical data center solutions. You will act as domain authority for Data Center Solutions in the Central US and Latin America, providing first-line product support and guiding quotes, training, and compliance.

A remote role with ~30% travel supports global teams. Ideal candidates have a strong power and cooling background, 5+ years in technical applications for data