Application Engineering Specialist

The Application Engineering Specialist works closely with product management, system engineering, and technical sales teams to understand customer needs and design, implement, and demonstrate solutions that solve specific business challenges. The role combines technical expertise with strong communication skills to deliver tailored solutions that meet both the technical and business requirements of clients.

• Pre-Sales Support
  • Take full responsibility for the Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) process, including implementation, management, and optimization.
  • Collaborate with the Product management team to understand client requirements, business objectives, and technical specifications.
  • Conduct product demonstrations, presentations, and proof-of-concept (POC) to showcase the product or solution's capabilities.
  • Identify and address technical concerns or objections from potential clients.
• Solution Design And Customization
  • Work with clients to design tailored solutions that meet their unique business and technical needs.
  • Recommend appropriate products, configurations, and integrations based on the client’s current infrastructure and future needs.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and optimized for the client's environment.
• Post-Sales Support
  • Assist with the post-sales implementation to ensure the solution is effectively deployed and meets client expectations.
  • Offer training to clients on how to use the solution and provide ongoing technical support when needed.
  • Gather client feedback and identify opportunities for upselling or additional support services.
• Collaboration With Internal Teams
  • Work with product management, development, and customer support teams to escalate issues and enhance product offerings.
  • Document customer use cases, requirements, and product configurations for internal reference and product development.
• Continuous Learning And Professional Development
  • Continuously improve technical skills and knowledge of new products, services, and industry trends.
  • Participate in certifications, workshops, and other training programs to stay current in the field.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 4+ years in a technical, client-facing role such as application engineer, systems engineer, solutions architect, or technical consultant
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong understanding of [industry-specific technology or product], cloud computing, networking, databases, and enterprise software solutions.
• Problem-Solving:
  Ability to understand complex customer requirements and deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Customer-Focused:
  Ability to engage with clients to understand their business and technical needs and deliver solutions that add value.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work closely with sales, engineering, and support teams to ensure the successful delivery of solutions.
• Adaptability:
  Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and adapting to rapidly evolving technologies and client needs.
• Travel: 10-20%

Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries.

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Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing