Application Engineer, Data Centers - OE
About The Position
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located remotely from your home office, you will be working hands-on with our engineering customers in the field and recommending products that fit into their applications for our Industrial First Fit Market! You'll be working with a variety of internal groups such as sales, business development, product line management and technical, as well as directly with customers. This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will be working with directly with customers that design and build thermal management systems for data centers. There is opportunity to research emerging technology/applications in the data center market to help ensure Gates is staying ahead of market trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree plus 5+ years of progressive engineering experience, required. Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to manage customer personalities effectively.
- Eager to be hands on working with our customers, engineers, sales, and marketing teams!
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal skills - coupled with the ability to maintain and generate product application literature, media, and technical articles.
- Ability to travel to customers, plants and conferences as required (minimum 30%).
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize resources and project timelines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in data center cooling or thermal management systems is a plus.
- Engineering discipline with a focus on Mechanical, Thermodynamics, or Fluid Power systems, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing engineering support to customers and clients in the proper application and selection data center products in our Industrial First Fit Market.
- Working with customers by recommending products and driving validation requirements to seek approval and have our products specified in their thermal management systems.
- Effectively present technical material and collaborate with internal/external customers. In addition, engaging with industry standards/groups like OCP.
- Working cooperatively with North American Field Sales, Product Line Managers, and Marketing teams to achieve organizational success.
Benefits
- Full-Time
- Salary range: $117,000 - $129,000
- SIP Eligible
- Relocation is/is not provided
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
- Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
