Sr. Application Engineer

Post Date

Feb 20, 2025

Location

Lincoln,
Nebraska

ZIP/Postal Code

68521
US
Apr 23, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

COL-764050

Pay Rate

$115k - $143k (estimate)

Job Description

Day to Day/Responsibilities:

A client of Insight Global is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Sr. Applications Engineer specializing in Rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs). In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and technical support of rack PDU products, ensuring seamless integration with other components of physical infrastructure. You will work closely with engineering, sales, and product teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions for our clients, maintaining a high standard of reliability and performance. You will be responsible for supporting customer inquiries for pre and post sales questions relating to Rack PDUs. This individual will be taking calls from customers and should be able to answer most technical questions hearing and understanding what the customer is asking for. This individual will also be responsible for going to client sites, trade shows, and other in person activities to help customers get a better understanding of the clients products. This is not a sales role. However, experience in a sales engineering or similar customer facing roles is desirable.


Responsibilities:

Technical Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert on rack PDU firmware, monitoring, and power configurations, providing in-depth technical guidance and support.
Customer Engagement: Work directly with customers to understand their requirements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal performance of rack PDUs in their environments.
Product Development Support: Collaborate with product management teams to define requirements, develop specifications, and provide feedback on rack PDU designs to ensure alignment with customer needs and market trends.
Firmware and Monitoring: Collaborate with firmware development teams to guide prioritization and implementation timelines for firmware and monitoring systems within rack PDU offering. Ensure that customer requirements are clearly defined and new features are compatible with industry standards.
Integration Support: Facilitate integration of rack PDUs with other physical infrastructure components, such as rack enclosures, cooling systems, and IT equipment, to create comprehensive, scalable solutions.
Solution Design: Work within cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of customized rack PDU solutions tailored to customer applications.
Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, and troubleshooting resources for rack PDUs.
Training and Support: Provide training sessions and technical support to internal teams, partners, and clients, ensuring a deep understanding of rack PDU products and their applications.
Product Testing and Quality Assurance: Participate in product testing, validation, and quality assurance to ensure that all rack PDU solutions meet rigorous performance and safety standards.

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Required Skills & Experience

Must Haves:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems)
5+ Years of experience in a technical engineering role
Experience with Power Distribution Units (PDU)
Experience working with customers to answer technical questions
Experience with Network Protocols such as SNMP, Modbus, IPMI, JSON APIs, RedFish, etc..
Comfortable with 25% travel both domestically and internationally

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plusses:
- Firmware Experience
- Experience with Product Testing
- UPS or any other power experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.