Field Applications Engineer – Thermal Solutions (Data Center Focus)

Job Summary This role provides technical expertise in thermal management solutions for data center environments, with a focus on air and liquid cooling systems. The position works closely with customers and internal teams to deliver high-efficiency cooling technologies that support increasing compute density and evolving workload demands.
Key Responsibilities Technical Engineering & Product Support

• Apply engineering principles to the design, development, validation, and lifecycle management of thermal solutions.
• Provide technical consultation to customers, resolving engineering challenges and supporting product integration.
• Lead design reviews, including drawing and specification evaluation, with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct engineering analysis to assess product performance, thermal efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Support failure analysis activities and generate detailed technical reports.

Customer Engagement & Collaboration

• Act as a technical interface between customers and internal teams to ensure alignment on requirements and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, gaining a deep understanding of their systems and applications.
• Participate in technical discussions, customer presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Support business development initiatives through technical expertise and solution positioning.

Solution Development & Application Engineering

• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications for sensors, controls, and cooling system components.
• Support the development of both standard and customized thermal solutions.
• Assist in preparing technical proposals, product configurations, and quotations.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to continuously improve solution performance and reliability.

Thermal Systems Focus (Data Centers)

• Support implementation and integration of air-cooled and liquid-cooled systems, including advanced cooling architectures.
• Work with a range of cooling technologies such as HVAC systems, liquid cooling solutions, and hybrid designs.
• Participate in design validation and compliance activities aligned with applicable industry standards.
• Contribute to solutions addressing high-performance computing and high-density thermal challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of thermal engineering principles, including heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and system design.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accountability.
• Proficiency in standard business and engineering tools.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with cooling systems such as HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, or liquid cooling technologies.
• Familiarity with modern thermal management approaches, including direct-to-chip or immersion cooling.
• Understanding of industry standards and environmental regulations related to cooling systems.
• Exposure to high-performance computing or data center environments.
• Knowledge of emerging energy-efficient cooling strategies and sustainability considerations.

Key Competencies

• Technical problem-solving and analytical capability
• Customer-focused mindset
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to quality and compliance standards
• Continuous improvement orientation

send your CV if you're ready to join immediately. 💪
lance.huang@nesfircroft.com


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