Sr. Sales Application Engineer - Carrier HVAC

Carrier; Wisconsin; À distance; USD 96 000 - 192 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Carrier is seeking a Sr. Sales Application Engineer to partner with the sales team, providing technical expertise and strategic support for complex Applied HVAC projects across the Midwest US.

The role focuses on non-standard, large-scale opportunities, translating customer needs into optimized equipment configurations while ensuring performance, budget, and regulatory alignment. The position is remote within the Midwestern region with preferred locations including WI, IA, OH, KY, IN, IL, PA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology is required.
• 5+ years of HVAC application engineering experience is required.
• 2+ years of experience with Air Handlers and Chillers; ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsabilités

• Develop, validate, and optimize applied HVAC equipment selection for complex projects.
• Ensure quoting, sizing, and equipment specs meet customer requirements and standards.
• Provide technical guidance to sales and support teams on high‑value opportunities.
• Prepare, review, and approve final technical submittals for regulations and customer needs.
• Support cost saving and value engineering opportunities in project proposals.

Connaissances

HVAC application engineering

Air Handlers & Chillers

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Description du poste

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

The Sr. Sales Application Engineer is a critical partner to our sales team, providing technical expertise, strategic support, and solution structuring for complex Applied HVAC equipment selections, proposals, quoting, and submittals. This role focuses on complex, large-scale, non-standard projects, ensuring that sales teams can confidently present the most competitive, technically sound, and cost-effective solutions to customers.

By translating customer needs into optimized equipment configurations, the Sales Application Engineer ensures our solutions meet performance requirements, budget constraints, and regulatory standards. This role is designed to empower sellers, serving as the go-to expert in navigating technical challenges, refining proposals, and strengthening the overall value proposition.

This role requires deeper technical understanding, strategic insights, understanding competitor capabilities, and creative problem-solving. Through collaboration with sales, engineering, and operations, the Sales Application Engineer plays a key role in driving project success, enhancing customer confidence, and increasing win rates.

This role will be remote and support the Midwestern region of the United States. Preferred candidate locations include Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize Applied HVAC equipment selection, including size, configuration, voltage, and options based on project specifications for complex, applied HVAC solutions.
• Ensure all quoting, sizing, and equipment specifications align with customer requirements and standards (local, energy, etc.).
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and technical improvements in system selection to improve our competitive position.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging HVAC technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Develop and refine detailed technical proposals and quotes for complex projects.
• Ensure pricing accuracy, margin optimization, and compliance with discounting strategies.
• Provide technical application support to sales team members.
• Support sales teams in presenting technically sound, competitive solutions to customers.
• Prepare, review, and approve final technical submittals, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry regulations.
• Work with sales and project teams to identify scope gaps, potential risks, and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of project costs, configurations, and customer approvals.
• Provide technical guidance to sales and support teams on complex projects and high‑value opportunities.
• Assist in product training classes (both in‑person and virtual). Present on multiple topics during training.
• Support local and national customer events.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field or engineering technology
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC application engineering, applied equipment selection, or pre‑sales technical support
• 2+ Years of Experience working with Air Handlers and Chillers
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Masters Degree
• 2+ years of people management or demonstrated team leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of applied HVAC systems and commercial building applications Experience supporting complex commercial projects including water‑cooled chillers and custom applied solutions
• Experience leading teams responsible for selection, pricing, and technical proposal support
• Proficiency in HVAC selection and design tools, CRM systems, and pricing or configuration platforms
• Familiarity with competitive bid, RFP, and negotiated sales processes
• Strong understanding of pricing strategies, margin discipline, and competitive positioning
• Knowledge of industry standards and codes such as ASHRAE and AHRIAbility to work effectively within a matrixed organization

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability : Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at . We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 20 October 2026

Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.