Field Application Engineer- Power Systems- Data Centers

As part of Sensata’s strategic growth in the data center segment, the Applications Engineer will focus on electrical protection, power distribution, and rack-level power systems. This role interfaces directly with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center customers to deliver high-performance solutions that address increasing rack densities, evolving power architectures, and energy efficiency demands.

Job Description

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

Additional Job Description

Additional 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.

• 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.

Additional Experience/ Skills Preferred:

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 modul