Systems Application Engineer

Taco, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and benefits

Tuition reimbursement and career开发

On-site training programs

Profit sharing

Well-being programs

Job summary

Taco, Inc. is seeking a Systems Application Engineer to bridge engineering, field operations, and product development. You will apply advanced engineering techniques to optimize Taco’s complex product and system applications, driving efficiency and business growth.

In this role, you will lead design reviews, analyze field issues, and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions. A strong CAD/CAE/CFD background and Niagara 4 certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of HVAC industry experience.
• Niagara 4 Certification with Tridium Platform.
• Proficient in CAD/CAE/CFD; SolidWorks a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; Power BI familiarity.
• Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced engineering support for field issues and product integrations.
• Lead design reviews and perform complex system analyses and validations.
• Collaborate across field sales, field engineers, and product engineers.
• Develop operations sequences for product integration into customer applications.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical system application issues.

Skills

HVAC experience

Engineering analysis

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE/CFD

SolidWorks

MS Office & Power BI

Job description

We feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

• A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
• A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
• A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type: Regular Full-time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: On-site

Position Summary

The strategic mission of this role is to serve as a pivotal bridge between engineering, field operations/project development, new product development and systems engineering , leveraging specialized expertise to deliver optimal results. Through continuous learning and application of critical engineering skills, this role craft s innovative solutions, enhance s operational efficiency, and drive s business growth . The Systems Application Engineer is the department ’ s lead on Taco Comfort Solutions complex product/ system application offerings and develop s processes to optimize Taco’s level and quality of deploying solutions .

Measures of success:

• Effective analysis and/or resolution offieldissues and projects
• Documented reporting ofprocesses and engineered solutions
• Effective technical consultation of system engineering design and technical review of complex products and project developments

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advanced engineering support to customersregardingcomplex field issues,product integrations,project conversions/upgrades, and initial design/development of a project.
• Operates engineering system equipment, vibration analyzers, data acquisition and visualization tools, and test equipment to support project design, operations, and troubleshooting of systems.
• Leads design reviews, analyzes, site visits, project definition and execution of complex product applications for designed systems and large projects. This includes design logic and calculated analysis of controls/automation, fluid system and heat transfer product/system integrations.

Controls/Automation

• Supports new project developments and technical reviews, contributing to product applications relying on project design specifications and driving product integration.
• Executes the design and support of hardware automation and software-hardware integration for complex applications.
• Utilizes control theory and logic to design, consult, and implement high-level applications to solve complex customer problems on an as needed basis.
• Utilizescomputer-aided design (CAD)and simulation softwaresuch asFinite Element Analysis (FEA)andComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD),to apply complex analyses on commercial products and drive solutions for field applications and issues.
• Functionsas a member of an interdisciplinary team capable of executing static, dynamic, fatigue, thermaland vibrationanalysisand testing, as well asproduct testing and field support.
• Supports critical product demonstration for complex designed products to customers.
• Collaborat es between multiple dynamic teams ranging from field sales, field engineers, and product engineers.
• Works with a dynamic team of engineers throughout product design, testing, and integration ofnewproduct development at all phases,developing high-level product knowledge.
• Utilizes field experience, engineering skills and analysis techniques to support complex product design reviews and new product development.
• Performs product testing on hydraulic, mechanical, thermal, and controls/automation-based products for field operations and new product performance testing.

Application Engineering / Field Operations

• Researches, replicates, diagnoses, troubleshoots, andidentifiessolutions to resolve technical company product andcomplexsystemapplicationissues.
• Collaborates with engineering test lab and product engineering to diagnose and find root cause of field issues, developing action plans of resolution to field issues.
• Develops a detailed sequence of operations for Taco’s product lines, optimizing the process for product integration into customer applications.
• Identifies and quantifies insights buried in data by applying creative problem solving, data exploration, and quantitative analytical skills.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s D egree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 3 + year s of related experience within the HVAC industry
• Niagara 4 Certification with Tridium Platform (Building Automation Systems/BAS support)
• Proficient in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD); SolidWorks a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Dynamics, Visio, Planner, and Power BI)
• Fluid systems experience, preferably with Centrifugal Pumps and Vertical Turbine Pumps and applications to related systems.Knowledge of the necessary components and their application also necessary.
• Ability to analyze and respond to customer needs to provide exceptional customer care and resolution
• Ability to articulate technical knowledge in a simple and succinct manner based on audience needs
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Travel : up to 50% domestically and internationally to customer sites, tradeshows, conferences, etc.

This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology . Verbal and auditory capability are required . Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent . Safety gear is required in these areas.

This position may work from home up to 2X/week if performance is in good standing .

This position has no direct reports.

With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.

Taco employees benefit from a company that:

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family, health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential