Senior HVAC Applications Engineer & Solutions Architect

AAON, Inc.; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 103,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Healthcare insurance & Health Savings

Profit sharing or Annual IncentivePlan

Premium 401(k) plan

Job summary

AAON, Inc. in Redmond, Oregon is seeking a Sales Applications Engineer III to provide advanced HVAC design expertise, lead complex application projects, and support strategic sales initiatives.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to deliver high-quality, cost‑effective solutions. The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, developing standards, and contributing insights for product development while managing assignments from concept to delivery.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems, applications, and thermodynamic principles.
• Strong ability to interpret complex technical specifications and system designs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer engagement capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluation and application of HVAC systems for complex and high-impact customer projects.
• Analyze customer specifications, system requirements, and design constraints to develop optimized solutions.
• Provide advanced engineering guidance for custom product configurations and special applications.
• Independently manage large or complex application projects from concept through solution delivery.
• Serve as a primary technical resource for escalations, troubleshooting, and resolution of application issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure solutions meet performance, cost, and production requirements.
• Support sales teams with technical presentations, customer interactions, and strategic project discussions.
• Review and validate technical documentation, selections, and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Contribute to product development by providing insights based on customer feedback and application experience.
• Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior sales applications engineers.
• Assist in development of application standards, tools, and best practices.
• Support new product introduction efforts, including training and application validation.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance product performance and customer experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Technical problem solving

Project management

Mentoring

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

AAON, Inc. in Redmond, Oregon is seeking a Sales Applications Engineer III to provide advanced HVAC design expertise, lead complex application projects, and support strategic sales initiatives.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to deliver high-quality, cost‑effective solutions. The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, developing standards, and contributing insights for product development while managing assignments from concept to delivery.