Power Field Application Engineer

HumCap

  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 days ago
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    Skills

    • Analog Circuit Designunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Firmwareunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Debugging Skillsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electronic Designunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Failure Analysisunmatched
    • Hardware Debuggingunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
    • Laboratory Testingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mandarin Chinese Languageunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • On Site Supportunmatched
    • Oscilloscopeunmatched
    • Partner Salesunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Power Engineeringunmatched
    • Power Generationunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Engineeringunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Product Testingunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Sales/Support Engineering (SE)unmatched
    • Strategic Accountsunmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Test Equipmentunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Topologyunmatched
    • Validation Testingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

    Description

    HumCap's client is seeking a Power Field Application Engineer to serve as a critical technical liaison between internal engineering teams and key enterprise customers across North America. This highly visible, customer-facing role is ideal for a hands-on electrical engineering professional with expertise in power electronics, troubleshooting, and field support. The successful candidate will support new product introductions, perform advanced diagnostics, and help deploy next-generation power solutions within data center, AI, server, and enterprise environments. This position offers the opportunity to combine technical problem-solving, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration while directly influencing product performance and customer success.

    Key Responsibilities
    Serve as the Primary Technical Resource for Customers
    • Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, partnering with sales and engineering teams to support strategic accounts.
    • Communicate complex technical concepts and recommendations to customer engineering teams and leadership.
    • Build trusted relationships with customers through responsive technical support and consultative problem-solving.
    Lead Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting Efforts
    • Diagnose and resolve hardware, firmware, and system-level issues at customer sites.
    • Conduct root cause analysis and provide timely corrective actions to minimize downtime and maximize customer satisfaction.
    • Document findings and communicate recommendations to both customers and internal engineering teams.
    Support New Product Introduction (NPI) Programs
    • Collaborate with global engineering, manufacturing, and product development teams to support new product launches.
    • Assist with product validation, testing, qualification activities, and implementation at customer locations.
    • Ensure customer requirements and regional compliance standards are properly addressed.
    Perform Hands-On Engineering Diagnostics
    • Utilize oscilloscopes, electronic loads, power supplies, and other laboratory equipment to troubleshoot power systems.
    • Conduct circuit-level analysis, debugging, performance optimization, and validation testing.
    • Support prototype evaluations, product modifications, and engineering improvements as needed.
    Drive Continuous Quality and Reliability Improvements
    • Identify recurring field issues and recommend design, process, or component improvements.
    • Partner with engineering teams to proactively address reliability concerns and optimize system performance.
    • Provide technical guidance on power architecture, topology selection, and system integration.
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
    • 5+ years of experience in Field Application Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Design, or a related engineering role.
    • Strong understanding of AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion systems.
    • Experience with analog circuit design, power systems, and hardware debugging.
    • Proficiency using laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and power supplies.
    • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities.
    • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience supporting data center, server, AI, cloud, or hyperscale power solutions.
    • Experience working with globally distributed engineering and manufacturing teams.
    • Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI) processes.
    • Mandarin language proficiency is a plus but not required.
    Benefits
    Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) with company participation
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Paid Holidays
    • Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSeattle, WA

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