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nVent

Field Application Eng

Yokohama, Japan

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Core Responsibilities:

  • Actively support Data Solution regional sales and as required global sales with technical expertise in winning customized and engineered projects for Data Solution - Cooling Solutions (RDC, Inrow, Inrack, and DLC) cabinet and iPDU. Partner with sales on customers visits to support the close of sales
  • Facilitate technical presentations for customers
  • Support the technical chat function for our website
  • Participate in Trade Shows/Exhibitions as required
  • Ensure project kick off alignment meetings are executed properly

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Technical Support:
  • Evaluate customer RFQ´s and create costing/quotes with technical and commercial content
  • Check technical feasibility of projects
  • Evaluate potential risks (technical and commercial)
  • Support sales in price negotiations with customers
  • Ensure projects support nVent's operating income/AOP KPI's
  • Support expanding digital application usage for select, quote and order


Project Management:
  • Manage project through prototype phase until serial production
  • Check initial orders and compare with quote
  • Clarify any changes and open issues
  • Create project plan with timelines together with engineering, supply and operations
  • Involve Back-End e2E team timely to transfer project for serial production
  • Drive team to ensure they coordinate and maintain development schedules including supervising prototyping and testing
  • Foster a collaborative team environment with open communication, identifying problems and establishing resolutions


YOU HAVE:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Academic background in University Degree / Diploma in Electrical / Electronic /Engineering (Not must for DS FAE)
  • 5 years or more Technical experience in a professional target driven business
  • Worked for an international company.
  • Previously worked in teams and a good team player
  • Experiences in Application Engineering or Business development for Datasolution and Cooling solution businesses.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
  • Very strong datacenter, data solution and cooling solution background, preferably
  • Knowledge in product design processes and disciplines, including but not limited to electronic design, drawings, verification and certification.
  • Knowledge and understanding of electronic assemblies with a focus on applications sales.
  • Knowledge in technical aspects of products, specifications, and offerings
  • Skills in researching, analyzing, and recommending product based on applications
  • Project management knowledge and experience in managing complex customer projects and cross functional teams
  • Knowledge and experience leading technical discussions with customers to secure project wins
  • Knowledge about customer applications for our products
  • Demonstrated skill in managing multiple tasks/projects along with the ability to work in a fast paced team environment in a self-directed manner
  • Demonstrated skill in using personal computers including Microsoft Office. Ability to develop basic concepts into working applications.
  • Demonstrated problem solving and complex analytical skills
  • Ability to utilize strong written and reading English skills, with the ability to interface with people globally across multiple functional areas
  • Strong communication skills (fluent in reading and written Japanese and English)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must have strong customer orientation
  • Good time management skills
  • Strong team player with positive attitude
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, customers, and suppliers
  • Ability to identify the root cause of problems/issues by asking probing questions and the ability to develop recommendations for resolution
  • Ability to work under general direction and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines


WE HAVE:
  • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
    • At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We're a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
    • We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.


  • Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
    • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
    • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money


  • Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:
    • Innovative & adaptable
    • Dedicated to absolute integrity
    • Focused on the customer first
    • Respectful and team oriented
    • Optimistic and energizing
    • Accountable for performance


  • Benefits to support the lives of our employees


At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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Client-provided location(s): Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Job ID: nVent_FGB-R14319
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns