Senior Solution Engineer (Data Center)

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The Role: The Senior Solution Engineer's primary role is to provide the technical design of SE data centre solutions.
The role is instrumental in providing the technical support to the SE sales organization.
This individual will be expected to have and maintain a high level of knowledge across the entire SE product portfolio.
They require strong electrical & mechanical design knowledge in critical power protection infrastructure.
The Senior Solution Engineer will be the technical owner of the data centre design from concept to fulfillment.
They will need to understand data centre best practices and integrate ancillary products with SE products to provide a comprehensive solution.
The Senior Solution Engineer is expected to have strong communication skills and will be expected to deliver technical proposals, presentations and trainings to both external and internal parties.
The ability to establish and deliver the customers technical requirements is essential.
The Senior Solution Engineer will be required to understand and position the SE value proposition for different partners and customer segments.
As part of this role the Senior Solution Engineer will also support the sales team's engagement with the Regional Application Centre and Centre of Competency Team.
What will you do?
* Provide both pre-and post sales support to the country sales (direct & channel) teams focusing on products/solution features and benefits, data centre design and configurations * Work with sales team on the relationship and technical management of large deals * Work with sales team to provide technical assistance to reseller and end-user accounts * Identify and steer opportunities and assist the sales team with pre-sales activities including the development of proposals, running technical workshops and conducting demonstrations and presentations * Co-ordinate technical sales seminars for business partners, Consulting Engineers and end-users on the benefits and features, key application environments and how to sell, of APC product range * Serve as the key resource in the set-up, implementation and management of the Demo/Training Room * Undertake tasks requiring technical analysis, diagnosis and problem solving, qualifying the product fit and defining support needs * Translate solution concept into detailed technical specification using our various Tools * Involve in the New Product Development (NPD) Process to ensure meeting of the customers technical needs * Design and configure solutions in conjunction with customers and assist sales/partners to formulate the solution offering made up of power, cooling, racking, management and services for end users * Facilitate and monitor activities escalated to Configuration Engineers, Project Managers and other support functions for critical projects implemented through assigned resellers * Liaise with third party sub-contractors to obtain quotations and design specifications for products outside of APC's manufactured range to complete a customer solution * Use reporting tools (e.g., Siebel, Lotus Notes, Build Out Tool) as the source and archive for all data, actions, commitments, and tracking of business * Maintain an in-depth knowledge of APC and Schneider Electric products to fulfil customer needs What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience * Minimum 5 years experience in electrical and mechanical design and critical facilities applications & Minimum 3 years experience in pre-sales role in a data center applications * Single and 3-phase power experience is essential.
Cooling systems experience is preferred.
Data Centre - Facilities Management or consulting engineering experience is an advantage * Background engineering and documentation experience in the Public Sector or Oil and Gas sector would be a distinct advantage for this position * Strong understanding of the M&E design requirements for the installation of large and complex data center * Some understanding of business and financial terms such as Capex, Opex, ROI etc.
What's in it for me?
* Global Family Leave * Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents * Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership ...and more!
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Why us?
At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.
We believe in empowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.
We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.
We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life.
We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.
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