Field Application Engineer- Power Systems- Data Centers

Sensata Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in sensor and electrical protection technologies. The Applications Engineer will focus on electrical protection, power distribution, and rack-level power systems for data center customers, ensuring high-performance solutions that meet evolving power architectures and energy efficiency demands.

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
• 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
• Conduct design reviews and failure analysis for UL489, UL62368, and CE-certified components used in rack power systems
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to develop customized electrical protection solutions for high-density racks, including HVDC architectures
• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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 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
• Ability to travel international or domestic roughly 30%
• Candidates should be comfortable analyzing specifications to support: Circuit Breakers (UL489, magnetic-hydraulic, solid-state), Contactors (1000Vdc, 100–500A, UL62368), Solid-State Relays (SSR) for high-efficiency switching, 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