Mechanical Application Engineer

Seeking a driven and motivated engineer to join our engineering team focusing on application engineering for our diverse line of HVAC equipment. Application Engineers should be comfortable working in a result-driven, fast-paced environment.

About the Company

• Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork, and HVAC equipment.
• Primary purpose: provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC systems.
• Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
• Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price.
• Strong commitment to employee development, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and weekly webinars and company-developed technical videos.

What Our Employees Have To Say:

• Mindset of continuous learning and pushing the bounds of capabilities and knowledge.
• Collaborative environment where ideas are heard and incorporated into processes.
• Open-door policy with leadership valuing employee feedback.
• Decentralized structure enabling quick action on good ideas.
• Focus on end users and actively changing the HVAC industry landscape.

About the Role

A Day In The Life:

• Exploring different applications and equipment types to help sales engineers meet project requirements.
• Conducting design reviews, answering product/application-related questions, and researching new and complex applications.
• Developing training for the internal sales engineering team.
• Collaborating with sales, R&D, and service teams to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

From an Application Engineer: "I enjoy that it's usually something new every day. Although we work on similar applications, they are never exactly the same. This provides the opportunity to find better ways to approach a problem, dive deep into standards and best practices, and learn something new from the involved parties. It's always a great feeling when something I've helped with turns out well for the sales office and end user."

Responsibilities

• Work with internal sales staff and engineering team to design sustainable mechanical ventilation and control strategies for a wide variety of commercial applications.
• Provide comprehensive final review of critical projects to ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with CaptiveAire design standards.
• Deliver real-time technical guidance to sales engineers and resolve design questions efficiently.
• Research unique or emerging applications and develop training resources (such as webinars, support pages, and design tools) to help sales staff present and sell equipment confidently.
• Review and analyze remote monitoring data.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (mechanical or electrical preferred).
• 0-5 years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC/ventilation systems preferred.
• Ability to manipulate data to derive trends using Excel or similar software.
• Strong communication skills to discuss complex mechanical equipment and controls with diverse audiences, from technical engineers to non-technical owners.
• Self-starter able to handle long-term tasks with minimal guidance.

This is not a remote role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance (based on medical insurance election).
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) based on tenure.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Relocation assistance.

Pay

$65k-$90k base salary, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.