[Hiring] Engineer Applications @AirReps

Role Description

Daikin Comfort Technologies Mfg is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Engineer Applications (HVAC VRV/VRF) position located remotely, but local to the West Coast Division. This position forms part of the Applications team and is responsible for front line application engineering to help expand the use of Daikin products in the North American HVAC marketplace. Core functions include project level support to the Daikin Business Unit sales team and our network of manufacturer Reps/Distributors. In addition, to execute tactics to strengthen the spec-in ratio and conversion of all appropriate projects to Daikin products and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide project level application support to Daikin sales staff and our network of Daikin Manufacturer Reps & Distributors in the North American market
• Utilize sales tools to support Distributors, Manufacturers Representatives, Contractors & Engineers regarding design & application of equipment in the commercial market
• Specification Support: Instruction & guidelines to create better Daikin specs for Reps & Engineers
• Competitor conversion and comparison skills to maximize Daikin’s opportunities for all projects
• Codes & Standards Support: Provide high level support and understanding for applicable national and local codes and standards
• Provide input & guidance to marketing team for the creation of Technical Tools / Selection Guides
• Represent Daikin at networking events and seminars
• Assist in project development by providing alternate equipment selections and options
• Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs
• Create technical documentation and presentations for use by Daikin staff and sales partners
• Provide technical presentations in the field to our sales partners

Qualifications

• 8+ plus years of HVAC industry experience
• VRV/VRF knowledge desired

Requirements

• Knowledge of HVAC products, load calculations, building controls, and installation practices
• Excellent presentation and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and respond to technical questions
• Must have computer proficiency – Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to create and develop company-wide documents, tools, practices, and processes
• Ability to interact effectively and provide information to customers, consultants, and internal personnel, including senior management, Daikin Corporate Personnel
• Positive, flexible attitude with a can-do approach to solving problems
• Problem-solving: Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems, to resolve issues
• Communication, negotiation, persuasion: Regularly exchange supportive information, ideas, opinions, and thoughts with staff at all levels
• Customer Focus: Regard problems and complaints as an opportunity to provide positive customer experiences
• Planning and Organizing: Develop comprehensive project and work planning, controlling, and monitoring systems to meet set objectives and priorities
• Evaluation and Problem Solving: Gather comprehensive information from a range of sources when presented with problems
• Learning and Adapting: Initiate improvement initiatives and encourage others to try new ways of working

Benefits

• Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires
• Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills
• Growth Opportunities - there are immense opportunities to grow your career
• You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be willing to travel.

Reports To

Manager, Applications Engineering

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.