Title:  Applications Engineer I, II, or III

SUMMARY: Provide advanced engineering support for precision air conditioning and Ultrasonic Humidification product lines. Research and develop mechanical/electro-mechanical products and systems related to commercial HVAC and humidification equipment. Assists sales staff with custom equipment selection and design. Provide consulting enginners with technical product data. Use thermodynamic modeling software to select coils, compressors, etc, for custom HVAC designs.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility of the design or application
• Provides support for generating technical information for sales literature and application questions
• Assists consulting engineers with equipment selection and provides unit information.
• Creates installation, operation, maintenance, and repair documentation for products or systems
• Respond to customer requests to provide technical support and guidance with product selection for all air conditioning and humidification product lines 
• Provide engineering design support for custom equipment to include component selection and prototype testing.   
• Provide assistance to sales representatives by assisting in the unit selection and project submittal process
• Provide AC system performance runs utilizing application programs.
• Assist Regional Sales Managers and Sales Reps with both in-house and outside customer presentations and product demonstrations

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must complete in house training and  be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited school is preferred.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow
• Electrical 3-phase and 1-phase system knowledge is a plus
• Some HVAC experience or coursework is a plus  

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

• Ability to read, write, and speak in English
• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees of the Stulz organization and customers

REASONING ABILITY: 

• Must be capable of researching, analyzing, and troubleshooting complex problems while generating potential solutions
• Must methodically evaluate each solution and determine the best course of action based on standard practice, time, cost, and safety concerns

OTHER SKILLS:

• Self-motivated and work independently
• Excellent organizational
• Detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Key Differences by Level

• Education
  • I: Degree preferred.
  • II: Degree required.
  • III: Degree required (ABET program)
• Experience
  •  I: Entry level; coursework/limited HVAC experience acceptable.
  • II: 4–5 years’ experience required.
  • III: 5–10 years’ experience, HVAC preferred.
•  Technical Breadth
  • I: Thermodynamics + basic HVAC knowledge.
  • II: Adds ISO 9001 familiarity and requires HVAC experience.
  • III: Adds Low Voltage Control and deeper expertise; maintains HVAC preference.
• Travel
  • I: Not mentioned
  • II: Willingness to travel
  • III: Willingness to travel