Staff Application Engineer (hybrid)

About Johnson ControlsJohnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms.  What you will doJohnson Controls has a phenomenal opportunity for a Staff Application Engineer. You will have the chance to support the sale of Chiller products through the JCI HVAC System Branches as well as JCI sales/marketing personnel in export markets. This role has a strong impact on the success of the Data Center Chiller Solutions business. The support provided is primarily executed through direct assistance of the branch office personnel by providing pre-sale technical support, answering system level product application inquiries, generating special quotations, and supporting order execution via interactions with the Order Management and Contract Engineering teams. Communication and integration with Chiller Solutions product team activities is required to track new product development and acquire/retain knowledge of all assigned products both current and past products still in their life cycle. This is a hybrid position based in either San Antonio, TX, or New Freedom, PA. Various relocation packages are available.How you will do it  Daily interaction with field sales personnel providing guidance on the application and installation of assigned Chiller Solutions equipment in HVAC systems. Interaction with field personnel must include systems applications advice, creative solutions to unique customer needs and use of competitor knowledge to create advantages. Participate in the development of tools and documentation to support field sales as well as automate processes to support common inquiries. Be proficient in the use of in-house engineering systems and documentation to aid in responding to inquiries for product details. Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions for enhancing the reliability, scalability, and sustainability of chiller systems in data center applications. Design and customize chiller systems tailored to data center environments, ensuring optimal cooling efficiency and energy utilization Assist and counsel sales personnel in resolving equipment/job/code challenges. Effectively communicate and follow up with sales personnel, design engineers and product management teams to ensure customer requirements are clearly understood and responses are efficiently executed. Obtain supplier quotations in order to communicate cost and lead time for special product requests. Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of products (JCI and competitor’s), market conditions and direction, environment (external influences of industry organizations and governmental regulations), technologies and their effect to the business. What you will needRequired Bachelor’s degree 10+ years of experience preferably in the HVAC industry or a related Chiller Technology fieldKnowledge of the principles of refrigeration systems and associated equipmentUp to 15% travel is needed for factory visits, customer site visits and field visits related to trainingHIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. 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If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.SummaryLocation: New Freedom-Pennsylvania-United States of America; San Antonio-Texas-United States of America; Harrisburg-Pennsylvania-United States of America; York PA - Board Rd; Baltimore-Maryland-United States of America; Waynesboro-Pennsylvania-United States of AmericaType: Full time