As part of Sensata’s strategic expansion into data center infrastructure, the Applications Engineer will focus on thermal management solutions, specifically air and liquid cooling systems. This role interfaces with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center customers and equipment providers to deliver high-efficiency cooling technologies that support increasing rack densities and AI-driven workloads.

General Responsibilities
• Utilizes advanced knowledge of engineering principles & practices in the design, development, analysis and release of products throughout the product life cycle
• Advises on technical problem resolutions in customer interface meetings. Supports existing customers on new product development projects under development
• Communicate business and technical information between the customer and Sensata
• Develop and maintain an in-depth technical understanding of Sensata’s products and competitor product offerings
• Leads design reviews, both customer and internal, as required; this includes conducting drawing and specification reviews with customers
• Advises on failure analysis examinations and prepares failure analysis reports of findings
• Ensure projects meet customer requirements and quality standards
• Perform engineering analyses. Review product specifications and utilize computer aided engineering applications to apply conditions, replicate performance, and evaluate the manufacturability of products
• Help develop and refine 'standard' product configurations that capitalize on the company's strengths and products. Provide onsite technical assistance to the sales team at industry trade shows and customer demonstrations
• Negotiate technical specifications
• Respond to requests for proposals and assist in the preparation of quotations for standard and custom products
• Establish strong relationships with existing customer base at all levels; understand their business strategy and customer applications
• Knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding and forming. Basic knowledge of a core manufacturing processes (Calibration, Final Function Transfer, leak testing, welding/soldering, adhesive and gel dispensing)
• Establish and maintain customer engineering relations

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Job Description:

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements with data center customers, focusing on air-cooled and liquid-cooled architectures, including direct-to-chip and immersion cooling.

• Ability to articulate value proposition of Sensata products for Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), Computer Room Air Conditioning / Handling (CRAC/CRAH) units, chillers, cooling towers, and adiabatic systems into customer environments.

• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications for sensors and controls.

• Conduct design reviews and failure analysis for cooling system components, ensuring compliance with ASHRAE standards and EPA regulations.

• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to develop customized products for data center cooling solutions.

• Provide technical support during trade shows and customer demos, showcasing Sensata’s capabilities in thermal management and intelligent cooling.

• Assist in proposal development and quotations for standard and custom cooling products tailored to data center environments.

Additional Experience/ Skills Preferred:

In addition to core qualifications, the following would be a plus for candidates focused on air and liquid cooling systems:

• Experience with HVAC/R systems, including CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, and cooling towers.

• Familiarity with liquid cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip, immersion (single and two-phase), and hybrid systems.

• Knowledge of thermal dynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer principles.

• Exposure to AI and HPC workloads and their impact on cooling requirements.

• Understanding of ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines and data center water classifications.

• Familiarity with EPA refrigerant regulations, including A2L transitions and low-GWP alternatives.

· Ability to travel international or domestic

Equipment Familiarity Preferred:

Candidates should be comfortable analyzing specifications to support :

· Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs)

· CRAC/CRAH Units (Computer Room Air Conditioner/Air Handler)

· Chillers (Air, Water, Glycol)

· Cooling Towers (Evaporative, Dry, Hybrid)

· Direct-to-Chip Cold Plates

· Immersion Cooling Tanks (Single-phase and Two-phase)

· Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx)

· Adiabatic Cooling Systems

· Sensors: Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Humidity

· Gas Sensing: A2L refrigerants, ammonia

Why Sensata?

Join a global leader in sensor and electrical protection technologies, where innovation drives our mission to enable smarter, safer, and more efficient systems. This role offers the opportunity to shape Sensata’s future in the rapidly evolving data center market and contribute to a multi-fold expansion strategy by 2030.

Base Salary Range:

$122,000.00 - 183,000.00 USD Annual

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

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