Senior Application Engineer - Smart Buildings & HVAC

Schneider Electric; Montreal; On-site; CAD 156,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is looking for a Senior Application Engineer in Montreal. You will drive the development of smart building solutions, requiring over 10 years of HVAC experience. This fulltime position offers a competitive salary ranging from $112,000 to $168,000 USD, along with a comprehensive benefits package including flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

Stock purchase opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in HVAC control systems.
• Strong knowledge of building management systems.
• Previous experience in commercial roles like sales or technical support.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation room-level control solutions.
• Provide technical selling support and training to teams.
• Gather customer insights and define product features.

Skills

HVAC systems expertise

Building management systems

Communication skills

Technical selling

Solution consulting

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

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 as Senior Application Engineer – Smart Buildings & HVAC, 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 will 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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to 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.
• Support country and commercial teams by providing technical selling inputs, delivering coaching and training, and ensuring effective positioning of our offers.
• Assist offer management teams by gathering voice of customer insights, conducting competitive assessments, identifying market needs, and defining technical features.
• Translate market 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.
• Strengthen engagement with key Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners by identifying opportunities for customized solutions, providing technical input, and contributing to solution scoping.
• Participate in field trials of new solutions by working directly with partners and customers.
• Support offer rationalization activities within the In‑Room Solutions portfolio alongside the offer management team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control systems or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of building management systems and associated devices.
• Qualification in mechanical engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience in commercial roles such as sales, technical support, or solution consulting.
• Excellent communication of technical requirements, features, and benefits to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to blend technical expertise with commercial engagement.

Nice to Have

• Experience with system commissioning or integration.

Compensation

For this U.S. position, the expected compensation range is $112,000 – $168,000 USD per year, which includes base pay and short‑term incentive.

Benefits

Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; basic life insurance; Benefit Bucks; flexible work arrangements; paid family leave; 401(k) with match; well‑being and recognition programs; holidays and paid time off; stock purchase opportunities; and military leave benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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