Application Engineer

Seeking a driven and motivated engineer to join our engineering team focusing on application engineering for our diverse line of HVAC equipment. Application Engineers should be comfortable working in a result‑driven, fast‑paced environment.

As an Application Engineer at Captive Aire, you will play a key role in shaping, advancing, and supporting innovative HVAC solutions for a wide range of real‑world applications.

• Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC systems.
• 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 the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and self‑education through weekly webinars and company‑developed technical videos.

I love the mindset of continuous learning and pushing the bounds of my knowledge. I love the people I work with and the environment, particularly in a world where remote work is common. I appreciate Captive Aire's focus on connections among customers, coworkers, end‑users, and everyone in between.

Knowing that the company truly cares about employees. Leadership listens to concerns, encourages collaboration without silo‑ment, propels us on the front line of HVAC changes.

An Application Engineer role encompasses a wide variety of tasks where each day looks distinct.

• Exploring different applications and equipment types to help sales engineers meet the requirements of various projects and designs, including design reviews, answering product/application related questions, and researching new and complex applications.
• Developing training for the internal sales engineering team.
• Collaboration with sales, R&D, and service teams to ensure high‑quality outcomes for all projects.

• Work with internal sales staff and the internal engineering team to design sustainable mechanical ventilation and control strategies for a wide variety of commercial applications.
• Provide comprehensive final review of critical projects to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with Captive Aire design standards.
• Deliver real‑time technical guidance and resolve design questions efficiently through collaboration with sales engineers.
• Research unique or emerging applications and develop training resources (such as webinars, support pages, and design tools) so sales staff can present and sell equipment with confidence.
• Review and analyze remote monitoring data.

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 0‑5 years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC/Ventilation systems preferred.
• Must be able to manipulate data to derive trends and insights using Excel or similar software.
• Must possess strong communication skills to discuss complex mechanical equipment and controls with diverse audiences, from technical engineers to non‑technical owners.
• Must be self‑starter, able to handle long‑term tasks with minimal guidance.
• This is not a remote role.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Disability & 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 Professional Engineering license.
• Relocation assistance.

$65,000 – $90,000 base, negotiable depending on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is 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, 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 now or in the future.