Application Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Application Engineer

Job Description

The Application Engineer plays a critical role in connecting customer requirements with advanced chiller and heat-recovery technologies. In this role, you design system solutions, prepare detailed technical documentation, and ensure that equipment is applied correctly, efficiently, and competitively in the field. You collaborate closely with engineering, sales, and product development teams, as well as external partners, to deliver engineered solutions that meet performance, cost, and compliance requirements while supporting the company’s rapid growth and innovation roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Design engineered HVAC system solutions that integrate chiller, heat-recovery, and modular chiller technologies to meet customer performance and cost requirements.
• Translate customer requirements into clear technical specifications and system configurations, ensuring correct application of equipment in the field.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, and application guidelines, to support internal teams and external partners.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and product development teams to evaluate system options and recommend optimal solutions that balance efficiency, reliability, and competitiveness.
• Apply principles of mechanical engineering and psychrometrics to analyze system performance and verify that designs meet required standards and compliance criteria.
• Use CAD and 3D design tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks to create, review, and update system layouts and equipment drawings.
• Support the use of ERP systems by entering and maintaining accurate technical and configuration data, including bills of materials and system attributes.
• Perform data entry and analysis using Excel to support system sizing, performance calculations, and documentation of project details.
• Work with compressors, AHUs, and related HVAC components to ensure proper selection, sizing, and integration into complete system solutions.
• Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and external partners, helping them understand system designs, application limits, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by sharing field feedback and application insights with product development and engineering teams.
• Participate in training activities, including travel-based training, to deepen technical expertise and stay current with evolving product offerings and technologies.

Essential Skills

• Degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical engineering.
• At least 4+ years of HVAC experience, with a focus on system applications and equipment integration.
• Hands-on working experience with heat recovery systems, chillers, modular chillers, compressors, and air handling units (AHUs).
• Strong understanding of psychrometrics and its application to HVAC system design and performance analysis.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for creating and modifying technical drawings and system layouts.
• Experience using 3D design tools such as Inventor and SolidWorks for equipment and system modeling.
• Ability to work with ERP systems for managing technical, configuration, and project data.
• Competence in Excel for data entry, analysis, and documentation of engineering calculations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional engineering certification with the ability to stamp and sign drawings (nice to have).
• Prior experience in application engineering within HVAC or related mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with modular chiller configurations and heat-recovery strategies in commercial or industrial environments.
• Comfort working with advanced chiller and heat-recovery technologies and learning new product lines.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Motivation to contribute to a rapidly growing organization and help shape its culture and standards.

Work Environment

You will work in a rapidly expanding organization that is building a high-performing team in Arizona, with plans to add an additional facility in the state. The standard schedule follows four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing a consistent daytime work pattern and three-day weekends. The environment centers on advanced HVAC, chiller, and heat-recovery technologies, supported by tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Excel, and an ERP system. Collaboration with engineering, sales, and product development teams is a key part of daily work, and early team members have the opportunity to influence the culture, standards, and future direction of the operation. This role requires travel to Montreal, Canada, for a four-week training period to gain in-depth knowledge of products, systems, and processes.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $52.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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