Applications Engineer

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greer, SC 29650

Our client, which focuses on large-scale data center cooling systems, is in need of an Applications Engineer. This role plays a critical part in the pre-sales process, leading the configuration, design, and oversight of solutions including chillers, CDUs, Fan-Walls, CRAC and CRAH units, and advanced liquid cooling.

This position ensures technical solutions meet customer needs while aligning with company capabilities and sales strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and customers throughout the project lifecycle.

Core Competencies

• Customer Orientation: Demonstrates the ability to understand and prioritize customer needs in technical solution development.
• Communication Clarity: Translates complex engineering concepts into accessible, persuasive presentations.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Applies critical thinking to identify innovative solutions aligned with business goals.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across cross-functional teams to drive outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and design data center cooling systems, including chillers, CDUs, Fan Walls, CRAC and CRAH units, and systems, based on customer requirements.
• Oversee the pre-sales process, including site evaluations, customer presentations, technical walkthroughs, and proposal development.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams to develop and deliver technical presentations that effectively communicate system capabilities and benefits to potential customers.
• Provide technical support to sales representatives and customers during the pre-sales phase, ensuring optimal system configuration and design.
• Conduct site assessments as needed to ensure proper system sizing and configuration for data center cooling needs.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, and proposals.
• Assist in the development of technical sales tools and resources, including case studies, white papers, and application notes.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products to ensure the company maintains a leading edge in the market.
• Participate in training sessions, industry conferences, and customer meetings as required.
• Support the Business Leader and Director of Applications Engineering with strategic initiatives as needed.

Experience & Education

• Engineering degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 – 5 years of experience with a data center HVAC manufacturer.
• Proven experience conducting technical presentations and customer site walk-throughs.

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems and data center cooling technologies, including liquid cooling and air handling units.
• Proficiency in CAD software and data center modeling tools.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience conducting technical presentations and customer site walk-throughs.
• Ability to manage pre-sales system design, configuration, and documentation processes.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequent travel required to customer sites, data centers, or partner facilities—travel may include overnight or extended stays.
• Depending on the candidate’s location, this role may be remote. Local candidates are expected to work on-site at our South Carolina headquarters.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, including during on-site facility tours.