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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applications Engineer - Data Centers - **Company:** GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS INC - **Location:** Waukesha, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $78,200.0 - $117,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer Networks, Databases, Data Centers, Ethernet, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Uptime, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, TCP/IP - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2559da9313444b89 ## About the Role Do you have experience in NEC?, * Bachelor's degree in Engineering * 5+ years' experience working in an Engineering role * Experience reading architectural, mechanical and electrical blueprints with a solid understanding of basic electrical and mechanical control systems * Experience with and understanding of network communications technology (Internet, Intranet, VPN, TCP/IP, Ethernet, etc.) * Proficient with industrial standards, UL, NEC, ASME, IEC, NEMA; * Familiar with Data Center design standards like Uptime Institute * Ability to travel up to 25%, * Electrical Engineering degree * Customer Service or Sales Support experience * Experience creating online diagrams, wiring diagrams, and work instructions * Application Programming Experience * Project management experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Maintain expert level of internal and external product knowledge for Power Generation equipment; * Ability to interpret customer specifications; * Ability to analyze and answer technical questions; * Ability to analyze/verify control schematics and wiring diagrams; * Ability to read and interpret electrical symbols, characters, and modify; * Skilled with electrical design and control circuitry; * Ability to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve simple application problems independently with minimum supervision; * Ability to interact with shop personnel; * Strong communication, Interpersonal and organizational skills; * Proficient in Microsoft Visio; * Proficient in Microsoft Office., * Bachelors Degree in in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience * 10 years of relevant experience Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. ## Description The Application Engineer is the primary technical resource supporting the internal/external Data Center field sales force, and is responsible for actively driving and managing the technology evaluation stage early in the sales process. Working in conjunction with the sales team as the key technical advisor and solution advocate, the Application Engineer must be able to identify and provide reliable solutions as per the customer requirements. The Application Engineer will own the customer bidding process and must be able to establish and maintain strong relationships throughout the sales cycle involving customers, specifying engineers, distribution partners, internal/external resources, and vendors., * Develop technical and commercial solutions to support the Data Center sales team. This includes gathering field requirements from customers * Listen, understand and convey customer requirements * Prepare, coordinate and respond to functional and technical elements of customer RFQs * Create online diagrams, wiring diagrams, and work instructions for MV & LV switchgear, motor control centers, and power distribution centers (PDC) * Provide technical support for the integration of Generac products with other Data Center equipment (Building Management, UPS, Transfer Switch/Switchgear, Energy Management, and Utility protection relays) * Present technical solutions and options to external customers: * Maintain professional business relationships within target accounts * Identify customer's needs and sales opportunities to help future growth * Interface with internal product management and external equipment suppliers * Resolve customer issues or difficulties in a manner that is consistent with the company mission, values, and financial objectives; * Provide status of ongoing projects and future projects * Assist product management in the development of new product roadmaps * Partner with both internal and external suppliers to design and specify complete solutions * Perform technical/ product training for sales people, estimators, and engineers * Articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users * Maintain accurate records of target accounts, opportunities, quotes, projects, contacts and correspondence in company approved databases * Other duties as assigned, The Technical Field Service Manager is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction on all levels of business by providing on-site and phone troubleshooting, repair, equipment modifications, installation and sales support of industrial power generation equipment for data center customer. This position is responsible for providing mission critical equipment support and service., * Provide technical support, setup and assistance to dat center customers. * Assist in site certification, operation and EPA testing. * Assist with the development and distribution of service and parts bulletins to notify customers of product changes or issues. * Assist sales managers and rep groups with new customer product training. * Develop new and maintain existing relationships with customers' branch, district, and regional sales and service managers. * Coordinate customer calls with regional sales managers to ensure needs of all customers in the territories are met. * Provide sales support through assisting customers in determining correct equipment for their needs. * Provide technical input and design ideas to engineering during new product initiation and existing product improvements. * Provide feedback from the field to Sales and Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technical support. * Provide written weekly reports to manager covering product issues/ concerns, possible sales/upsell opportunities. * Assist Service Training and Technical Publications with manual content and reviews for accuracy. * Evaluate Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN's) to determine the need for new service parts. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)