Field Application Engineer - Data Center Solutions

nVent • St. Louis, MO

1d • $96,300 - $205,400 • Remote

About The Position

The Field Application Engineer serves as a technical lead for nVent Data Center Solutions in the Central U.S. and Latin America, partnering with customers, sales, and engineering to translate practical field challenges into data center solutions. The role provides technical expertise and support for nVent products across internal functions, customers, and distributors. It is remote within the Central U.S. and involves an average of 30% travel, mainly in the U.S. and occasionally in Latin America. One hire will be made across the locations where the role is posted.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or applications engineering, or equivalent work experience in data center infrastructure, design, and construction.
• Ability to work 100% remotely in the Central U.S.
• Ability to travel an average of 30%, mainly across the U.S. and occasionally in Latin America.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a customer-first mentality.

Nice To Haves

• English and Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred.
• Ideally, 5 or more years of experience in a technical applications role supporting data center product solutions.
• Strong technical background in data center power and air and liquid cooling solutions is helpful.
• Understanding of data center power and cooling architecture from UPS to rack or equipment level is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a domain authority for nVent Data Center Solutions products and their applications across Sales, Product Management, Operations, and other functions in the Central U.S. and Latin America.
• Provide first-line product support to customers and colleagues for nVent Data Solutions and Electrical Connections products and services.
• Evaluate customer requests for quotation (RFQs) and prepare costings and quotes with technical and commercial content.
• Provide technical application assistance to identify modified or engineered products based on customer specifications and application requirements.
• Prepare and submit quotations and proposals for 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 involving 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 materials.
• Represent nVent on industry codes and standards committees.
• Provide market-specific product and service intelligence and feedback to commercial teams, and assist with voice-of-customer visits.
• Plan activities with the Sales Leader.
• Identify projects in the closing phase with the sales team and provide technical support.
• Advise the manager of significant situations, developments, and occurrences, and of upcoming decisions requiring approval.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave
• Back-up care services
• Paid time off, including volunteer time
• Well-being program
• Legal and identity theft protection
• Potential eligibility for annual incentives and other forms of compensation
• Employee volunteer and donation matching program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level