CaptiveAire Systems · 11 hours ago
Mechanical Application Engineer
CaptiveAire Systems is a leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, seeking a driven Mechanical Application Engineer to join their engineering team. The role focuses on application engineering for HVAC equipment, involving collaboration with sales and engineering teams, developing training resources, and providing technical guidance on projects.
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Responsibilities
Exploring different applications and equipment types to help sales engineers meet the requirements of various projects and designs
Includes design reviews, providing answers to product/application related questions, and researching new and complex applications
Developing training for internal sales engineering team
Collaboration with sales, R&D, and service teams to ensure high quality outcomes for all projects
Responsible for working with internal sales staff along with internal Engineering team to help design sustainable mechanical ventilation and control strategies for a wide variety of commercial applications
Provide a comprehensive final review of critical projects to ensure accuracy, quality and alignment with CaptiveAire design standards
Work directly with sales engineers to deliver real‑time technical guidance 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 confidently present and sell equipment for these applications
Review and analyze remote monitoring data
Qualification
Required
Must be able to manipulate data to derive trends and useful facts using Excel or similar software
Must have strong communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex mechanical equipment and controls with a wide range of audiences, ranging from highly technical engineers down to non-technical owners
Must be a self-starter, able to handle long term tasks with little guidance
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE
Preferred
BS in Engineering- mechanical or electrical preferred
Knowledge of HVAC/Ventilation systems preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
401k with employer match
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License
Relocation assistance
Company
CaptiveAire Systems
CaptiveAire is the nation's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems and a growing manufacturer of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
Funding
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