Application Engineer, Data Centers - OE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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 First Fit 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 design and build thermal management systems for data centers.
• There is opportunity to research emerging technology/applications in the data center market to help ensure Gates is staying ahead of market trends.

• Providing engineering support to customers and clients in the proper application and selection of data center products in our Industrial First Fit Market.
• Working with customers by recommending products and driving validation requirements to seek approval and have our products specified in their thermal management systems.
• Effectively present technical material and collaborate with internal/external customers. In addition, engaging with industry standards/groups like OCP.
• Working cooperatively with North American Field Sales, Product Line Managers, and Marketing teams to achieve organizational success.

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About You

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5+ years of progressive engineering experience, required. Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience in data center cooling or thermal management systems.
• 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/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 reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.