Applications Engineer

# Applications Engineer (51352)
Maple Grove Office - Maple Grove, MN 55369## Overview Salary Range$ - $ Salary/year

Level Experienced Position  Type Full Time Education Level4 Year Degree Category Engineering ## Description Gradian is an engineering-led, full-line thermal solutions partner serving data center and other mission-critical, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, with additional facilities across North America, we design and manufacture liquid cooling systems, air handling equipment, heat rejection units, and modular, factory-assembled thermal management solutions.

Gradian was founded through the unification of four complementary, established brands: MAS HVAC, Daedex, DeepCoolAI, and Eco Chillers. Together, we act as a single-source provider, deploying cooling technologies as scalable systems optimized for efficiency, spatial constraints, and overall performance. With a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing model, we pair rapid design turnaround with precision fabrication, so customers can move faster on complex projects where reliability, timeline, and quality all matter.
** Why work here
** At Gradian, you'll work alongside others who get genuinely fired up by complex problems, see your work go from first sketch to job site in weeks, not years, and know that while we're developing the technologies critical for AI infrastructure to scale, our culture remains people-first by design.

It is core to our identity that we operate as one team — driving to win together, energizing others, and building lasting relationships that make the work fun and rewarding.
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* Position Summary:

** The Applications Engineer is responsible for supporting the selection, application, design, and technical development of chilled water and heat transfer solutions for chilled water system. This role serves as the technical bridge between customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver optimized solutions that meet performance requirements, reliable operation, economical solutions.

The Mechanical Engineer candidate should have a strong foundations in
** thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, & refrigeration
** along with practical experience in chilled water systems and HVAC applications. This individual thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex customer challenges, and effectively collaborates across multiple functions to support business growth and customer success.

This position is primarily remote, with preference given to candidates located in the Minneapolis metropolitan area, and requires up to
** 25% travel
** to customer sites, representative offices, manufacturing facilities, and industry events.

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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Evaluate customer specifications, drawings, and project requirements to recommend optimal chilled water and HVAC solutions.
* Develop equipment selections, sizing calculations, and technical proposals.
* Support sales representatives and customers with application guidance and technical expertise.
* Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure proposed solutions are manufacturable and cost-effective.
* Prepare submittals, performance documentation, and technical reports.
* Assist with commissioning support, troubleshooting, and field issue resolution.
* Provide technical training to customers, representatives, and internal personnel.
* Support new product development efforts through customer feedback and market insights.
* Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and industry events.
* Maintain awareness of industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies within HVAC and chilled water markets.
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* Qualifications & Requirements:

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* Required:

*** Bachelor's degree…