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, contactors, 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 diagrams

• Familiarity with rack-level power distribution and modular power systems (e.g., sidecar racks, busway systems, remote power panels)

• Knowledge of HVDC systems, especially in retrofit applications for hyperscale data centers

• Understanding of power usage effectiveness (PUE) and energy efficiency metrics in data center environments

• Experience with certification standards such as UL489, UL62368, CE, and AEC-Q200

• Exposure to AI compute workloads and their impact on rack power density and electrical protection needs

Expected Equipment Familiarity

Candidates should be comfortable analyzing specifications to support :

• Circuit Breakers (magnetic-hydraulic, solid-state)

• Contactors and Relays

• Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and Remote Power Panels (RPPs)

• Battery Backup Units (BBUs) and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

• Busway Systems and rack-level HVDC conversion modules

• Energy Storage Systems for peak shaving and microgrid integration

Base Salary Range:

$117, $161,679.00

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