Applications Engineer - Power Electronics
Gables Search Group
Raleigh, NC
Join a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, celebrated for innovative approaches and advanced technologies. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, they distinguish themselves through pioneering energy-efficiency solutions and award-winning industrial automation technology.
They continue to shape the future through:
- Power and thermal management solutions
- Microgrid solutions for data centers
- Smart energy infrastructure for utility and residential applications
- Advanced manufacturing automation and methods
- Solar and battery farms
A true game-changer in the industry — where innovation meets opportunity.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low out-of-pocket costs
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 10% of salary
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance for financial support during challenging times
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with unlimited phone sessions and in-person counseling
- Professional Development Opportunities with training and education programs to advance your career
In this Field Application Engineer (FAE) role you will drive the successful implementation of power and thermal products while understanding customer needs and applications. This role requires deep technical expertise and commercial judgment to achieve business outcomes, while building strong cross-functional relationships across Product Management, Sales, Engineering, and key external stakeholders.
You’ll be the on-site technical champion at customer locations, key accounts, and partner organizations — delivering pre-sales demonstrations, design-in support, post-sales troubleshooting, and training. Success will rely on applying progressive project management practices, collaborating with global R&D, and approaching challenges with both curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Highlights of Your Impact:
- Provide technical and project leadership for named key accounts, serving as factory liaison
- Deliver pre-sales applications support to expand adoption at strategic customers
- Become the go-to technical expert, testing new product introductions and validating performance
- Partner with R&D to close the loop on product issues, bugs, or improvement opportunities
- Support sales with training, product launches, technical documentation, and industry trade shows
- Develop customer-facing materials (application notes, presentations, success stories) to highlight solutions
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, you’ll find yourself in one of the fastest-growing innovation hubs in the U.S. The Research Triangle region is home to leading universities, a thriving tech corridor, and a strong manufacturing base.
- Quality of Life: Affordable housing, low cost of living compared to other major tech centers, and a wide range of cultural and recreational options
- Education: Excellent K-12 schools and proximity to Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State
- Lifestyle: Easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic coast, with a vibrant dining, arts, and sports scene
- Family-Friendly: Safe neighborhoods, diverse communities, and ample opportunities for outdoor activities year-round
- 1+ years’ related product or field application experience in power electronic products
- Language: Must have bilingual Mandarin/Chinese
- Hands-on expertise with power electronics (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC converters, chargers, motor drives)
- Familiarity with thermal solutions (axial fans, EC fans, liquid cooling, solenoids, pumps)
- Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Market familiarity with industries including industrial logistics, energy, agriculture, medical, lighting, automation, food & beverage, off-road vehicles, CNC machines, packaging, oil & gas
- Willingness to travel 20–30%
Key Competencies:
- Deep technical understanding of power and thermal product applications
- Strong commercial instincts to align technical efforts with business growth
- Research, data analysis, planning, and strategic thinking skills
- Initiative, accountability, and ownership of projects and outcomes
- Highly motivated, self-starter, adaptable, and team-focused
About the Company
Gables Search Group
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.