nVent

Field Application Engineer - Data Center Solutions

nVent$96K — $205K *
US-Anywhere
+ 46 other locationsRemote
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or applications engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in a technical role supporting Data Center solutions.
  • Strong background in Air and Liquid Cooling Solutions is preferred.
  • Understanding of Data Center Power Architecture is a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first approach.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a domain authority for nVent Data Solutions products.
  • Provide first-line product support to customers and colleagues.
  • Evaluate customer RFQs and build technical quotes.
  • Identify product modifications based on customer requirements.
  • Conduct product training for customers and distributors.
  • Lead strategic projects for product improvement and development.
  • Assist commercial teams with voice-of-customer visits.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement and personal leave benefits.
  • Paid time off including volunteer time.
  • Well-being programs and legal protection services.
Full Job Description

Join nVent as key technical lead —partnering with customers, sales, and engineering to turn real-world challenges into practical data center solutions. We’re looking for mechanically minded problem-solvers who enjoy being in the field, understanding how systems fit together, and using that insight to deliver meaningful solutions to our customers.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

  • 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.
  • *While we have this role posted in multiple locations, we are only making 1 hire*

YOU HAVE:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or applications engineering or equivalent work experience in Data Center cooling, infrastructure, design, and construction.
  • Ideally 5+ years of experience in a technical application's role supporting Data Center product solutions.
  • ​Ability to work 100% remotely and travel on average 30% across mainly the US and Canada.
  • Strong technical background of Air and Liquid Cooling Solutions in the Data Center space is preferred.
  • Understanding of Data Center Power Architecture from UPS to rack/equipment level a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer 1st mentality.

WE HAVE:

  • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of total target cash pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Total target cash is comprised of an employee’s base salary and sales incentive target opportunity, when annual sales goals are achieved.

Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

If annual sales performance exceeds annual sales goals, the total target cash received may exceed the pay scale maximum reflected below.

Total Target Cash Range:

Geographic Region A: $101,400.00 - $188,300.00 +

Geographic Region B: $110,600.00 - $205,400.00 +

Geographic Region C: $96,300.00 - $178,800.00 +





Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

  • 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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

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.

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About nVent

nVent is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electrical enclosures, electric heat tracing solutions, and other electrical products. The company serves a wide range of industries, including energy, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial. nVent was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Pentair, and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and employs approximately 9,000 people.
Learn more about nVent
Size
9,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$47.2 million
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$1.9 billion

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