What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Controls Application Engineer position at Daikin Applied?
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!
Daikin Applied is seeking aControls Application Engineer. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth along with support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location:Alabama - Remote
Your Responsibilities:
- Coach, mentor, and train Daikin's service and solutions sales force to use consultative selling techniques that drive growth and total solutions value to the customer in controls and building automation solutions
- Assist in development of strategic business plan to meet district sales quota, including closing measures, timelines, and necessary resources to achieve plan
- Assist in development and implementation of sales strategies to target, qualify, and secure prospects for new energy efficient HVAC systems and turnkey installations for building owners
- Identifyfinancially viable business opportunities and execute sales strategies to win Integrated Service Solutions
- Prepare and communicate pipeline reports, sales activity, and business plans to achieve sales goals
- Partner with controls and energy engineering groups to analyze and evaluate operating costs for qualified potential opportunities
- Assist with onsite due diligence or building surveys as required for qualified service solution opportunities to further qualify or gather data required for the sales process
- Coordinate the development interface with project management and operations team to assure customer satisfaction
- Identify, participate, and drive the Daikin brandat regional marketing events such as trade shows and networking events.
- Workclosely with marketing to leverage resources and seek additional participation such as speaker events and publishing opportunities
- Strong collaboration with other business and functional leaders within Daikin including Regional and District Managers, Sales and Application Engineers, Energy Engineers, and Project Managers
- Maintain rapport and partnerships with internal and external business partners, including Subcontractors, Manufacturer's Reps, Equipment Sales Manager, National Accounts team, to ensure sales objectives are communicated and achieved
- Create customer value propositions for Daikin Applied services with energy saving calculations, financial paybacks, financing options, maintenance savings, etc.
- Participate in risk mitigation process and pre-proposal project reviews
- PromoteDaikin Applied as a Green and Environmentally Responsible Manufacturer
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (engineering preferred) or equivalent work experience
- 4-6 years of experience in commercial HVAC, energy, or related field
- Strong technical knowledge of procurement methods, contracting options, providing our customers with customized solutions to assist in closing sales
- Experience with Tridium Niagara based or similar Open Protocol Systems and Building Automation System Architecture (Preferred)
- Facility Management experience (Preferred)
- Ability to travel up to 75%
Your Benefits:
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Non-logoed company vehicle with most expenses paid
- Multiple medical insurance plan options dental and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off and company paid holidays
- Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
- Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,400 to $151,800 plus annual bonus in Alabama. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!
Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Salary : $90,400 - $151,800