Field Application Engineer - Data Center Solutions

About the Role

Join nVent as a 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a domain authority for nVent Data Solutions products, including their application, for nVent functions including Sales, Product Management, and Operations.
• Provide first-line product support 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 and 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, 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 projects in the closing phase with the sales team, and provide vital technical support.
• Advise your manager about significant situations, developments, occurrences, and upcoming decisions requiring their approval.

Requirements

• 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 role supporting Data Center product solutions.
• Ability to work 100% remotely from the eastern US and travel on average 30% across mainly the US and Canada.
• Strong technical background in Air and Liquid Cooling Solutions in the Data Center space is preferred.
• Understanding of Data Center Power Architecture from UPS to rack/equipment level is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first mentality.

About nVent

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. 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. Our comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions spans industry-leading brands 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 includes brands such as nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE.

Core Values

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team-oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Pay

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.

• 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

If annual sales performance exceeds annual sales goals, the total target cash received may exceed the pay scale maximum reflected above. Depending on the position offered, the employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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.
• 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.