Application Engineer

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Where is the work:

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Position Summary

The Application Engineer acts as the primary technical resource for the field sales force and customer base, bridging the gap between highly technical engineering teams and commercial sales. This role is responsible for understanding customer technical requirements, selecting and configuring optimal products and systems, providing technical support during the pre-sales and post-sales phases, and assisting in customer-facing technical presentations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Sales Support & Product Selection

·       Product Configuration: Review customer specifications and application requirements to select and configure the correct products, systems, or thermodynamic solutions.

·       Technical RFQ Response: Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs) to generate precise technical proposals, compliance statements, and bills of materials.

·       Pricing Support: Collaborate with estimating and sales departments to provide accurate technical cost calculations and component selections.

2. Customer & Field Support

·       Front-Line Technical Advisory: Serve as a subject matter expert for clients, sales representatives, and distributors regarding technical product applications, integration limits, and operational specifications.

·       Post-Sales Engineering: Assist with technical issues, system startup guidance, and troubleshooting support for equipment in the field.

·       Customer Feedback Loop: Capture and translate customer-specific field needs and issues back to the core Product Management and R&D engineering teams.

3. Collaboration & Project Coordination

·       Cross-Functional Interface: Work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Marketing teams to ensure customized orders meet technical capabilities and manufacturing guidelines.

·       Order Hand-off: Coordinate the smooth transition of specialized or engineered-to-order (ETO) projects from the pre-sales phase to the manufacturing design team.

·       Standards & Compliance: Ensure all product selections and engineered systems conform to regional HVAC, safety, and energy efficiency regulations (e.g., ASHRAE, AHRI, UL).

4. Technical Training & Materials

·       Product Demonstrations: Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations for customers, engineers, and contractors.

·       Training Delivery: Create training content and lead technical educational seminars on product application, selection tools, and system performance.

·       Literature Support: Assist in reviewing and updating product technical manuals, selection software logic, and application guidelines.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

·       Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.

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Incentive Eligible:

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Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.