Remote Field Applications Engineer - Data Center Solutions

nVent; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 101,400 - 188,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a technical lead who can partner with customers, sales and engineering to turn real-world challenges into practical data center solutions. You will operate remotely, traveling up to 30% across the US and Canada, and serve as a domain authority for Data Solutions products.

You will evaluate RFQs, prepare quotations, and lead strategic product improvements, while training customers and distributors on quoting tools. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or applications engineering.
• Ideally 5+ years of experience in a technical application's role supporting Data Center product solutions.
• Ability to work 100% remotely and travel about 30% across US and Canada.
• Strong knowledge of Data Center cooling and power architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a domain authority for nVent Data Solutions products, including their application, for nVent functions including Sales, Product Management, Operations, etc.
• Provide first-line product support by providing help to customers and colleagues using nVent Data Solutions and Electrical Connections - new products and services.
• 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 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. 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.

Skills

Remote work capability

Data center cooling knowledge

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

nVent is seeking a technical lead who can partner with customers, sales and engineering to turn real-world challenges into practical data center solutions. You will operate remotely, traveling up to 30% across the US and Canada, and serve as a domain authority for Data Solutions products.

You will evaluate RFQs, prepare quotations, and lead strategic product improvements, while training customers and distributors on quoting tools. Strong communication is essential.