Senior Application Engineer - Smart Buildings & HVAC

Schneider Electric North America; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative HVAC control solutions for smart buildings. With a strong background in building management systems and at least 10 years of experience, the candidate will work on translating market needs into product features while collaborating with teams across North America and Europe. This role offers an opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of connected technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in HVAC control systems or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of building management systems.
• Experience in commercial roles such as sales or technical support.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation room-level control solutions.
• Provide technical selling inputs and coaching.
• Gather voice of customer insights and conduct assessments.

Skills

Expertise in HVAC control systems

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Qualification in mechanical engineering

Job description

Senior Application Engineer – Smart Buildings & HVAC

Are you passionate about smart environments, connected technologies, and making a real impact through innovation? Schneider Electric invites you to take on a strategic role at the heart of the transformation of digital buildings.

Your mission: drive the growth of a high‑potential offer that includes sensors, thermostats, HMIs, and zone controllers—forming the hardware backbone of our EcoStruxure Building Operation system. You’ll be at the intersection of product vision and business development, working with global teams across North America and Europe to translate market needs into meaningful product features and impactful solutions.

This role is made for someone who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys shaping the future of smart buildings, and brings both technical insight and strategic thinking to the table. No matter your background, what matters is your expertise, your curiosity, and your drive to make a difference.

What will you do?

• Contributeto the development of next-generation room-level control solutions by leveraging deep expertise in HVAC applications and building controls, acting as a key stakeholder for engineering, quality, and offer management teams.
• Supportcountry and commercial teams by providing technical selling inputs, delivering coaching and training, and ensuring effective positioning of our offers.
• Assistoffer management teams by gathering voice of customer insights, conducting competitive assessments, identifying market needs, and defining technical features.
• Translatemarket requirements into product and feature specifications in close collaboration with Offer Managers, playing a key role in portfolio strategy and offer creation, and serving as a direct channel to engineering for new feature requests.
• Strengthenengagement with key Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners by identifying opportunities for customized solutions, providing technical input, and contributing to solution scoping.
• Participatein field trials of new solutions by working directly with partners and customers.
• Supportoffer rationalization activities within the In-Room Solutions portfolio alongside the offer management team.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bring solid expertise and ideally 10+ years of experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control systems or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of building management systems and associated devices. Hold a qualification in mechanical engineering or have gained equivalent skills through professional experience.
• Have previous experience in commercial roles such as sales, technical support, or solution consulting.
• Communicate technical requirements, features, and benefits clearly, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Thrive in a role that blends technical expertise with commercial engagement.

Nice to have

• Experience with system commissioning or integration

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