Technical Sales and Field Service Engineer

Position Summary Seeking a driven and motivated engineer to join our sales team focused on growing business with existing customers and developing new business. This role involves applications engineering, sales support, and field service work. Successful candidates will experience extensive formalized training, work under a mentor, and develop a deep understanding of CaptiveAire products, market processes, application engineering and business development strategies. Why Work for CaptiveAire Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times. Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price. Strong commitment to employee development, including sponsorship for professional engineering licensure and continuous education through webinars and technical videos. A Day In The Life A technical sales role encompasses a wide variety of tasks where no two days look exactly the same. Projects vary in volume and uniqueness across the whole course of design, procurement, coordination, and post‑sale support. Typical Tasks Include Outside sales meetings and calls to build relationships with existing and new customers. Application engineering to apply our products using sound engineering principles. Project management of installations in progress—managing schedules and plans to guarantee equipment arrives on site when needed, creating satisfied returning customers. Service and technical support of existing equipment. Supporting end users to maintain high levels of customer service, from assisting contractors with wiring on site to remote troubleshooting for staff in the kitchen. Primary Job Responsibilities Provide integrated application engineering and design support for a wide range of ventilation applications, aiming to deliver sustainable products and the latest technologies tailored to customer needs. Work directly with engineers, contractors, end users, and food service dealers. Perform daily tasks that include inside sales support, application engineering, and outside sales. Responsibilities may include presentations, quotes, submittals, technical product support, job‑site visits, and hands‑on troubleshooting as needed. Educate and promote CaptiveAire products to users in your market through conference calls, meetings, presentations, and product demos. Research and develop new business opportunities with new and existing users. Provide top‑notch customer service and willingness to go above and beyond to serve the customer. Prioritize quick turnaround times and continuously evaluate and improve processes as well as the customer experience. Required Skills 2–5 years of relevant experience. 4‑year technical degree in mechanical, electrical, construction, or science‑oriented curriculum preferred. Excellent computer, organizational, and communication/presentation skills. Strong problem‑solving ability and passion for continuous learning. Strong desire to interface with the customer. Embrace new technologies and business savvy. Passion for work with an aggressive nature to succeed. Willingness to travel for various training opportunities. Go‑getter mindset. Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance. Disability and life insurance based upon election of medical insurance. 401(k) with employer match. Paid holidays. Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure. Flexible spending account (FSA). Tuition reimbursement, including for professional engineering (PE) license. Relocation assistance. Salary $70,000–$100,000 base, negotiable depending on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits. Equal Opportunity Statement Captive‑Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship for employment visa status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Captiveaire - Region 114 Western PA