Field Applications Engineer - Fire Alarm Solutions Expert

Honeywell; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 113,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking a Field Application Engineer to provide pre- and post-sales support for Fire SMB regional sales managers, customers, and distribution partners. You will offer applications expertise, complex solution development, and basic design guidance for Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, and Farenhyt products.

You will collaborate with seven regional sales managers and travel approximately 50% to support customers, train distributors, and present solutions.

Qualifications

• NICET Level II Fire Alarm Systems certification with 3+ years of Fire Alarm System design, application, and layout experience.
• 3+ years of sales engineering, application engineering, or related technical experience.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with Fire-Lite and Silent Knight fire alarm products.
• Experience delivering technical presentations, customer training, and solution recommendations to contractors, engineers, distributors, and end users.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with 25+ key stakeholders, customers, or channel partners.
• Experience problem-solving skills through successful resolution of complex fire alarm application, design, or troubleshooting issues.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering specifications for fire alarm system projects.
• 3+ years of fire alarm system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis experience.
• Experience preparing technical proposals, submittals, compliance documentation, and customer-facing technical communications.
• Working knowledge of Honeywell, Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, and competitive fire alarm platforms and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for Honeywell Fire SMB regional sales managers and customers.
• Develop relationships by educating and advising on Honeywell technology and solutions.
• Provide applications support, system recommendations, and basic design advice for Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, and Farenhyt systems.
• Assist with complex solution development, including product selection and integration considerations.
• Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and training sessions for sales teams and partners.
• Review system designs and BOMs for accuracy and code compliance.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and support teams to resolve complex issues.
• Support sales opportunities by participating in customer meetings and site assessments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product portfolios and codes/standards.
• Travel ~50% to support regional activities.

Skills

Sales engineering

Application engineering

Technical presentations

Stakeholder relationships

Problem solving

Engineering specs

Root-cause analysis

Customer communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Fire-Lite

Silent Knight

Farenhyt

Honeywell platforms

Job description

Honeywell is seeking a Field Application Engineer to provide pre- and post-sales support for Fire SMB regional sales managers, customers, and distribution partners. You will offer applications expertise, complex solution development, and basic design guidance for Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, and Farenhyt products.

You will collaborate with seven regional sales managers and travel approximately 50% to support customers, train distributors, and present solutions.