Mechanical Application Engineer

Summary: CaptiveAire Systems is a leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, seeking a driven Mechanical Application Engineer to join their engineering team. The role involves collaborating with sales and engineering teams to design and support innovative HVAC solutions for various applications. Responsibilities: - Responsible for working with internal sales staff along with internal Engineering team to help design sustainable mechanical ventilation and control strategies for a wide variety of commercial applications - Provide a comprehensive final review of critical projects to ensure accuracy, quality and alignment with CaptiveAire design standards - Work directly with sales engineers to deliver real‑time technical guidance and resolve design questions efficiently - Research unique or emerging applications and develop training resources (such as webinars, support pages, and design tools) to help sales staff confidently present and sell equipment for these applications - Review and analyze remote monitoring data Required Qualifications: - 0-5yrs engineering experience - Must be able to manipulate data to derive trends and useful facts using Excel or similar software - Must have strong communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex mechanical equipment and controls with a wide range of audiences, ranging from highly technical engineers down to non-technical owners - Must be a self-starter, able to handle long term tasks with little guidance - THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE Preferred Qualifications: - BS in Engineering- mechanical or electrical preferred - Knowledge of HVAC/Ventilation systems preferred Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC Systems, Ventilation Systems, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance, 401k 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