Application Engineer, Data Centers - IR

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located remotely from your home office, you will be working hands‑on with our engineering customers in the field and recommending products that fit into their applications for our Industrial Replacement Market!

• You’ll be working with a variety of internal groups such as Sales, Business Development, Product Line Management and Technical, as well as directly with customers.
• This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will be working with customers that provide services and infrastructure support to data centers in this growing market.
• There is opportunity to research emerging technology/applications in the data center market to help ensure Gates is staying ahead of market trends.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing engineering support to customers and clients in the proper application and selection data center products in our Industrial Replacement Market.
• Work with customers like Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) contractors to determine application requirements, selecting components, and making recommendations to meet system requirements for data centers.
• Effectively present technical material and collaborate with internal/external customers.
• Working cooperatively with North American Field Sales, Product Line Managers, and Marketing teams to achieve organizational success.

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• Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5+ years of progressive engineering experience, required. Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience in HVAC or MEP industry is a plus.
• Engineering discipline with a focus on Mechanical, Thermodynamics, or Fluid Power systems, preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to manage customer personalities effectively.
• Eager to be hands on working with our customers, engineers, sales, and marketing teams!
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills - coupled with the ability to maintain and generate product application literature, media, and technical articles.
• Ability to travel to customers, plants and conferences as required (minimum 30%).
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize resources and project timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

• Full-Time
• Salary range: $117,000 - $129,000
• SIP Eligible
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real‑world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related…