Solutions Engineering Manager

nVent Electric Inc. • San Diego, CA

35d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. As a Solutions Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of skilled professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality technical solutions that meet customer needs and align with Trachte/Parkline product capabilities. Your role will involve overseeing the review of RFPs, specifications, email communications, and drawings (structural and electrical single line diagrams) to determine solution and product compliance. You will also be responsible for preliminary HVAC sizing, lighting calculations, battery calculations, and weight estimates. nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com. At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Ideally 7+ years of industry experience including 2-3 years of people management experience
• Demonstrated ability in the electrical infrastructure market in a technical role.
• Proficiency with LV/MV Switchgear, Relay Panels, UPS, MCC, VFD, and related equipment.
• Expertise in crafting drawing layouts and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong product presentation, communication skills, and technical competence.
• Outstanding customer service and follow-up capabilities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of application engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Develop and implement FAE strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and product adoption.
• Set team objectives and allocate resources effectively based on project priority and business impact.
• Oversee the review of RFPs, specifications, email communications, and drawings to ensure solution and product compliance. This includes preliminary HVAC sizing, lighting calculations, battery calculations, and weight estimates.
• Provide expert technical assistance to customers, sales managers, engineering, and estimating teams. Ensure the completion of datasheets to define estimating inputs.
• Participate in key customer meetings, including visits, presentations, proposal clarifications, and project kick-off meetings. Develop and present compelling proposal documents and customer value propositions.
• Support new product development, product introductions, and product improvements by analyzing and communicating product development needs internally.
• Ensure technical compliance and accuracy in quotes. Develop and implement performance metrics to track and report on team performance.
• Collaborate in project handover meetings with project managers and engineers to ensure seamless transitions and successful project execution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees