Design Engineer- Data Centers

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Design Engineer - Data Centers is responsible for providing timely and knowledgeable technical design solutions as well as accurate drawings, bill of materials, selections, and quotes to BAC representatives and customers.

NATURE & SCOPE

Reporting to the Technical Manager – Data Centers, this position provides technical applications support and customized quotes to BAC representatives and customers in the Americas region through oral and written communication, in a timely and accurate fashion. This position will have interaction with all levels of Corporate Headquarters and the North American manufacturing plants.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide BAC customers & representatives with equipment selections, customized 2D drawings, and submittals.
• Develop mechanical and/or electrical designs based on project requirements and engineering standards.
• Evaluate design alternatives to optimize cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Build BOM for use in the fulfilment of orders from purchasing to fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Define components, materials, quantities, and part numbers based on configured products with customized options.
• Provide technical applications support and customization quotes to BAC Representatives through oral and written communication in a timely and accurate fashion
• Assist Warranty Services and customers in troubleshooting problems with installed equipment
• Interact with all departments at BAC (Marketing, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Engineering, Warranty Services, Sales, Credit) to support quotations and orders
• Organize data and tools to improve the product applications process – Work with Engineering and Customer Service to improve order flow and processing of product customizations

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and present technical presentations and training to department team members, or sales representatives, as required
• Occasional travel to plants, representative offices or job sites visits to inspect installations, gather competitive information and give technical presentations to customers

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering required
• 3+ years experience in mechanical design, product design, applications engineering, or a related engineering role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude in order to develop an in-depth knowledge of BAC’s extensive product portfolio. Experience with commercial/industrial HVAC systems; data center or mission‑critical facility experience strongly preferred.
• Requires excellent written communication and phone skills, flexibility in handling a wide range of tasks, attention to detail, and effective interpersonal and presentation skills
• Proficient in design software including Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of engineering standards, tolerances, and drawing practices.
• Proficient in the use of office software programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, CPQ programs.
• Strong team player orientation required to provide customer satisfaction in a dynamic environment, with a customer-focused (internal and external), “can-do”, professional demeanor, and sense of urgency
• Ability to resolve complex problems accurately and in a timely manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 20% of the time. Working conditions include those of an office and plant environment. This is a normal manufacturing environment, with normal hazards associated with metal working equipment. This position requires occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs, and travel up to 15% of the time.

BAC Hiring Compensation Range $63,500-$108,800

BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at

BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.