Field Application Engineer

The Applications Engineer will interface directly with our customers. The role works as part of a team of other Applications Engineers and Account Managers who work closely with Sensata's global engineering, sales, and other cross-functional disciplines.

General Responsibilities

* Utilizes advanced knowledge of engineering principles & practices in the design, development, analysis and release of products throughout the product life cycle

* Advises on technical problem resolutions in customer interface meetings. Supports existing customers on new product development projects under development

* Communicate business and technical information between the customer and Sensata

* Develop and maintain an in-depth technical understanding of Sensata's products and competitor product offerings

* Leads design reviews, both customer and internal, as required; this includes conducting drawing and specification reviews with customers

* Advises on failure analysis examinations and prepares failure analysis reports of findings

* Ensure projects meet customer requirements and quality standards

* Perform engineering analyses. Review product specifications and utilize computer aided engineering applications to apply conditions, replicate performance, and evaluate the manufacturability of products

* Help develop and refine 'standard' product configurations that capitalize on the company's strengths and products. Provide onsite technical assistance to the sales team at industry trade shows and customer demonstrations

* Negotiate technical specifications

* Respond to requests for proposals and assist in the preparation of quotations for standard and custom products

* Establish strong relationships with existing customer base at all levels; understand their business strategy and customer applications

* Knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes

* Familiarity with manufacturing methods - welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding and forming. Basic knowledge of a core manufacturing processes (Calibration, Final Function Transfer, leak testing, welding/soldering, adhesive and gel dispensing)

* Establish and maintain customer engineering relations

Experience / Qualifications

* A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.

* Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

* Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

* Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

* Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

* Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

* Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

* Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Key Responsibilities

* Lead technical engagement with data center customers, focusing on rack-level electrical protection, power conversion, and distribution systems.

* Support product integration of Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Power Supply Units (PSUs), Battery Backup Units (BBUs), and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) sidecar racks.

* Translate customer requirements into technical specifications for circuit breakers, contractors, solid-state relays, and energy storage interfaces.

* Participate in design reviews and failure analysis for components used in rack power systems

* Provide technical support during trade shows and customer demos, showcasing Sensata's capabilities in energy storage, rack-level power management and electrical safety.

* Assist in proposal development and quotations for standard and custom electrical products tailored to data center rack environments.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to core qualifications, the following would be a plus for candidates focused on energy storage, electrical and rack power systems:

* Experience with data center electrical architectures, including single-line and 5-line…