Application Engineer - HVAC Systems & Practical Training

Captiveaire - Region 114 Western PA; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

CaptiveAire Systems, Inc. is seeking an Application Engineer to join our engineering team and drive application engineering for a diverse HVAC equipment line.

This role supports design reviews, product/application inquiries, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, R&D, and service teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. The position emphasizes hands-on problem solving, training development, and real-world HVAC solutions across various projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering- mechanical or electrical preferred.
• 0-5yrs engineering experience.
• Must be able to manipulate data to derive trends and useful facts using Excel or similar software.
• Must have strong communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex mechanical equipment and controls with a wide range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with internal sales staff along with internal Engineering team to help design sustainable mechanical ventilation and control strategies for a wide variety of commercial applications.
• Provide a comprehensive final review of critical projects to ensure accuracy, quality and alignment with CaptiveAire design standards.
• Work directly with sales engineers to deliver real-time technical guidance and resolve design questions efficiently.
• Research unique or emerging applications and develop training resources to help sales staff confidently present and sell equipment for these applications.
• Review and analyze remote monitoring data.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Education

BS in Engineering- mechanical or electrical

Tools

Excel

Job description

CaptiveAire Systems, Inc. is seeking an Application Engineer to join our engineering team and drive application engineering for a diverse HVAC equipment line.

This role supports design reviews, product/application inquiries, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, R&D, and service teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. The position emphasizes hands-on problem solving, training development, and real-world HVAC solutions across various projects.