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

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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.

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Preferred Qualifications

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

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Experience with data center electrical…