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Senior Application Engineer

1 month ago by Johnson Controls
  • $75000 to $120000 per year
  • York, PA, US
  • Full-time
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Senior Application Engineer role at Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management and mission-critical building systems, supporting air handling unit (AHU) applications. You'll act as a subject matter expert providing technical/commercial support to field sales, helping resolve AHU order/application issues, and contributing to selection/pricing tools and technical documentation. Standout perk: relocation packages available (onsite York, PA).

Key skills
BS Mechanical EngineeringCommercial HVAC / Air Handling Units (AHUs)HVAC system design3D modelingApplication engineering / technical support for field salesBasis of Design developmentProject managementTesting AHU selection and pricing softwareValue engineering / cost savings recommendationsTechnical documentation and release coordination
Pays $75,000–$120,000 per year, a typical mid-to-senior market range for a US onsite senior application engineering role in HVAC manufacturing.
You'll thrive here if you’re a hands-on HVAC/AHU subject matter expert who enjoys solving complex application issues with field sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
Why apply
  • Relocation packages available
  • Competitive benefits package
  • SME-level impact on AHU products

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms. 

What you will do

Johnson Controls is hiring a Senior Application Engineer! In this role, you will be a recognized subject matter expert. You will perform a full range of field commercial and technical support functions including special projects. This role is based in York, PA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the office, or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available. Candidates must be US citizens and/or permanent residents, as sponsorship is not available.

How you will do it

  • Provide commercial, competitive and technical application support to the field sales organization on all aspects of Custom and Standard Air Handling Units with minimal direction.

  • Works with a small team of technical employees to provide articulate resolutions to the field selling organization requests for AHU project support with a strong emphasis on Basis if Design.

  • Provide application training and project management, as required, on Air Handling Systems for the field sales organization.

  • Support Customer Visits (factory tours) as necessary.

  • Participate in testing of AHU selection and pricing software.

  • Work with the Field Sales organization, manufacturing, engineering, and Customer Service to resolve Air Handling Unit order issues.

  • Work with engineering to develop cost effective resolutions to unique Air Handling Unit applications.

  • Assist Airside Technical Service with field application issues as necessary.

  • Develop technical documents to support field sales on various areas of air handling application as necessary.

  • Work with marketing to develop selection and pricing software requirements as necessary.

  • Determine best techniques/procedures/theories and apply them to analysis, design and/or research of air handling products.

  • Use complex problem-solving techniques requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

  • Review and analyze engineering rules and documents as necessary.

  • Recommend cost savings and value engineering alternatives for Air Handling Units and systems.

  • Provide technical direction for other engineers, drafters or technicians on specific work assignments.

  • Be proficient at preparing, checking, and coordinating the release of documentation to support Custom and Standard Air Handling products.

  • Be proficient and extrapolating ideas into product requirements and apply the philosophy of concurrent engineering with manufacturing process.

  • Conduct feasibility studies and systems analysis for new applications as necessary.

  • Strive for continuous improvement and teamwork in product development and processes.

What you will need

Required

  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

  • 5+ years experience in design within manufacturing equipment and/or systems supporting air quality and comfort cooling

  • ​3D modeling experience

Preferred

  • Commercial HVAC industry experience

  • HVAC system design

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $120,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Reference: 22413_WD30265210·Original posting
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