Senior Application Engineer - Smart Buildings & HVAC

Schneider Electric; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 153,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in smart technology is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to enhance HVAC solutions in smart buildings. This role involves developing innovative control systems, engaging with partners, and translating market needs into product features. Candidates should possess 10+ years of HVAC experience and a mechanical engineering background. The position is located in Montreal, Canada, and offers a competitive salary range of $112,000 - $168,000 USD along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in HVAC control systems.
• Solid knowledge of building management systems.
• Experience in commercial roles like sales or solution consulting.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation room-level control solutions.
• Provide technical selling inputs and coaching.
• Gather customer insights and define product specs.
• Collaborate on portfolio strategy and offer creation.
• Engage with OEM partners for customized solutions.
• Conduct field trials with partners and customers.

Skills

Expertise in HVAC applications

Building management systems knowledge

Communication skills

Technical support experience

Commercial engagement

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

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’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

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

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States.

Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 19 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences both professional and personal. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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