Applications Engineer

AAON, Inc.•Parkville, MO

25d

About The Position

Job Summary: The AAON Controls Support Sales Application Engineer interfaces with our independent manufacturer’s representatives, as well as consulting engineers, and mechanical contractors to provide controls applications recommendations and answer application questions. This includes analyzing job controls specifications to determine how AAON controls solutions can meet customer-specific requirements. Responsibilities also include providing advanced controls troubleshooting assistance and being involved in controls training - both of which may require travel. The Sales Application Engineer also does in-house controls testing to assist the Controls Engineering Department during product development. At AAON, we are driven by a commitment to innovation and sustainability. Since 1988, we have been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, providing cutting-edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Our dedication to designing and manufacturing highly configurable equipment ensures that we meet the exact needs of our clients, delivering unparalleled efficiency, performance, and long-term value. Join us in our mission to create a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Requirements

An individual in this job must have attained a minimum of a BA or BS degree in an HVAC related field, building integration and controls.
Seven to ten years of HVAC and/or controls experience could be considered in lieu of education.
Proficient in written and spoken English.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical problem solving.
Must work well alone and on a team.
Ability to make engineering decisions based on HVAC system design requirements.
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
General computer knowledge.
Lift up to 30 lbs.
Able to be comfortably seated at a desk for prolonged periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer’s licensure, EIT and/or LEED certification is a plus.
Experience with AutoCAD a plus.

Responsibilities

Create and nurture relationships with the AAON Rep Force and key internal team members to identify, analyze and report controls sales weaknesses and opportunities.
Confer with manufacturer’s reps, specifying engineers, contractors, and others to discuss existing or potential controls application issues and provide technical support.
Apply engineering knowledge to generate solutions for HVAC controls applications.
Provide customer or in-house advanced troubleshooting assistance.
Perform controls product testing.
Analyze customer controls specifications to determine feasibility of controls applications.
Provide price quotes for controls products and systems.
Provide controls training.
Collaborate with other staff to analyze issues and arrive at solutions.
Provide input for modifications of existing and new products to ensure conformance with engineering design/specifications
Provide technical support to assist internal personnel in product applications issues.
Travel is expected with this position.