Application Engineer (Power & Thermal Systems)

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Application Engineer (Power & Thermal Systems)

Raleigh, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Join a global leader in power electronics and thermal management solutions as an Application Engineer supporting industrial automation and energy-focused markets.

    This is a highly technical, customer-facing role responsible for supporting power conversion and thermal product lines, driving successful implementation, and serving as the technical bridge between customers, Sales, Product Management, and Engineering.

    Key Responsibilities

    Technical & Customer Support

    • Serve as the technical expert for assigned power and thermal product lines

    • Provide pre-sales application support, system design guidance, and proof-of-concept validation

    • Deliver on-site troubleshooting and post-sales technical support

    • Lead technical engagement with key accounts and channel partners

    Product & Engineering Collaboration

    • Validate new product introductions to ensure performance meets specifications

    • Identify and communicate product improvements, issues, and field feedback to R&D

    • Support product launches, documentation accuracy, and application development

    • Develop technical materials including application notes and sales enablement tools

    Cross-Functional Impact

    • Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and Marketing to drive product adoption

    • Provide technical training to customers and internal teams

    • Represent the company at tradeshows and customer events

    Technical Focus Areas

    Power Electronics

    • AC/DC converters

    • DC/DC converters

    • DC/AC inverters

    • Industrial battery chargers

    • AC and DC motor drives

    Thermal Systems

    • DC axial and EC fans

    • Liquid cooling solutions

    • Pumps and solenoid devices

    Experience supporting applications in industrial automation, e-mobility, energy, material handling, packaging, CNC machinery, or similar markets is highly valued.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

    • 5+ years of experience in Application Engineering, Product Engineering, or Field Applications

    • Strong technical knowledge of power electronics and/or thermal management systems

    • Ability to translate technical specifications into practical customer solutions

    • Excellent communication and presentation skills

    • Willingness to travel 20–30% (domestic and occasional international)