Lead, Applications Engineer

Lead, Applications Engineer – Strobic Air Technologies

Provide technical and people leadership for a team of application engineers supporting Strobic Air Technologies business. Drive engineering excellence by ensuring consistent application standards, delivering innovative customer solutions, and developing a high-performing team. Work closely with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Engineering.

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of application engineers through performance management, technical development, and career coaching.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for quality, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the technical expert for complex engineered ventilation applications.
• Review and approve application designs, equipment selections, performance calculations, and customer submittals.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable codes, standards, and company design practices.
• Partner with Sales to provide technical support for strategic customer opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to improve products and customer experience.
• Support new product introductions, product launches, and engineering change initiatives.
• Develop standardized engineering processes, documentation, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency through process improvements and technology.
• Monitor engineering KPIs including quote turnaround, design accuracy, customer response time, productivity, quality metrics.
• Support customers, consulting engineers, contractors, and representatives with technical application guidance.
• Resolve complex engineering issues while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Represent Strobic Air during customer meetings, factory visits, and industry events.

• 3-5 years of progressive HVAC, industrial ventilation, or engineered equipment application engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years leading engineering professionals.
• Strong understanding of HVAC system design, airflow and fan selection, acoustics, CFD concepts (preferred), building ventilation, mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting engineered‑to‑order products.
• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings and project specifications.

• Familiarity with industry standards and codes (ASHRAE, AHRI, etc.).
• Experience with selection software and system modeling tools.
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with laboratory ventilation systems, high plume exhaust systems, industrial exhaust applications, mission‑critical ventilation.
• Fan selection software, AutoCAD or Solid Works.
• ERP systems, CRM systems.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Travel up to 15–20% domestically to support customer meetings, project commissioning, representative training, manufacturing locations, and industry events.

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one.
• Competitive and performance‑based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.