Job Description

The Role:

In the Application Engineer role, you will provide technical support for sales across various Lines of Business in Vertiv, working as a part of a large team that may interface with local and regional customers. In this role you will provide Sales with technical support in building proposals, quotes and tenders, with direct responsibility on local accounts or projects, but also enable the development of technically and price competitive applications for products to fulfil customer requirements where standard products do not fit.

You will need to have the technical competence to understand and demonstrate the Vertiv offering and our capabilities for your specific segment. Your targets will be set to align with the growth expectations of the market and Vertiv strategic position with the respective accounts.

Application Engineers have a key role in Vertiv and consequently we are looking for a highly competent, energetic, and ambitious individual to take on this role within the organization, learn and develop skills across different products, lines of business, customers, and regions. You will be part of a large team of Application Engineers with clear competencies, career paths and opportunities to take your career to the next level.

As an Application Engineer, You Shall:

• Provide presales technical support by reviewing the RFx and identifying customer requirements/specifications, , Coordinate with factory engineering departments for specific technical requests.
• Evaluate special requests that don’t fit standard solutions and propose simpler customizable options (Configure to Order)
• Manage the relationship between the various stakeholder groups in Vertiv (Sales teams, Engineering Teams and others)
• Contribute to creating product and application presentations for customers and consultants
• Ensure that any activity, task, and responsibility required is managed and performed in full compliance with the Company Code of Conduct and Trade Compliance

You Have:

• Solid technical background. Industry expertise or degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Engineering curiosity. Passion to learn every single day and stay ahead of the curve. You are results oriented.
• Knowledge of the assigned segment and industry in EMEA.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven records in Offering, Engineering, Pre-Sales, Product Marketing
• Communications and interpersonal skills
• You are fluent in English and your local language, and ideally speak a 2nd European Language
• Excellent IT skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and Customer/Sales orientation. CAD proficiency is an advantage.
• Previous working experience: experience in products and installation, especially for Datacentre or equivalent

How do we set you up for success:

• You will become part of a best in class, diverse and vibrant sales community who truly enjoy growing together.
• From your day 1, you will access Vertiv Sales Academy training programs, accelerating your learning, and becoming an expert in our technology, industry trends and learning more on company processes, tools and technical skills.
• You will experience a knowledge sharing culture, also offering learning on the flow webinars, sales podcasts, drop-in learning sessions, along with continuous coaching opportunities and structured two-ways feedback.
• You will count on a deep collaboration with Sales and Engineering teams throughout the entire selling process.
• You may be required to travel abroad from time to time. Travel will occasionally require overnight stays.

At Vertiv, we are a company engineered to deliver solutions for critical technologies. And those solutions often come from having a variety of viewpoints and perspectives at the table. So, it should come as no surprise that there's a spirit of inclusion found in everything we do. Having a wider range of experiences to draw from doesn't just make us a diverse company. It makes us a better company.

Vertiv works hard to create a global workplace that supports and promotes diversity, embraces inclusion and cultivates respect for the individual. We believe that bringing together bright, enthusiastic, and talented people from various backgrounds promotes the birth of new ideas and an exciting energy level.

We seek to create an employer of choice environment in terms of promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, career mentoring, company-sponsored training, tuition assistance and social and recreational programs for our employees.

Vertiv's Equal Employment Opportunity policy ensures that there will be no discrimination or harassment against an employee or applicant on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other factor considered unlawful by applicable laws and regulations.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers