Field Sales Application Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Partner with regional sales teams to provide technical expertise throughout the sales cycle, from discovery to deployment .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electronic access control solutions, including system architecture design and technical presentations. Proficient in translating technical capabilities into customer value while collaborating with sales teams and integrators.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electronic Access Control SolutionsSystem Architecture DesignTechnical PresentationsControl iD PlatformAccess Control System Components

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Hard Skills

Access Control System ComponentsRFID CredentialsBiometric CredentialsTCP/IP NetworkingSystem Integration PrinciplesCloud-Based Access Control SolutionsMobile Credential EcosystemsLow-Voltage System DesignField TroubleshootingTechnical Training

Soft Skills

Customer-Facing CommunicationTechnical Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Control iDBiometric SystemsIP-Based SystemsManagement Software

Industry Keywords

UL 294OSDPSIA ProtocolsSecurity ConsultantsSystems Integrators

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with regional sales teams to provide technical expertise throughout the sales cycle, from discovery to deployment
Deliver product demonstrations, system design consultations, and technical presentations to integrators, consultants, and end users
Support specification development with A&E firms and security consultants to position ASSA ABLOY solutions in project designs
Assist with system architecture design covering readers, controllers, credentials, and cloud or on-premises software platforms
Provide hands-on support for product evaluations, pilot deployments, and field troubleshooting
Serve as a subject matter expert on Control iD and electronic access control solutions, including biometric, mobile, and IP-based systems
Gather field intelligence on competitors, customer needs, and emerging trends for product and marketing strategies
Conduct technical training for integrators and channel partners
Collaborate with product management, support, and engineering to resolve issues and improve offerings

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–7+ years of experience in a sales engineering, applications engineering, or technical support role within electronic access control or physical security
Strong understanding of access control system components, including RFID, mobile, and biometric credentials, readers, controllers, and management software
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, PoE, and VLANs
Knowledge of system integration principles
Experience working with systems integrators, security consultants, and enterprise end users
Ability to translate technical capabilities into customer value and business outcomes
Strong technical and customer-facing presentation and communication skills
Willingness to travel within the region approximately 30–50%
Experience with Control iD or similar biometric/IP-based access control platforms preferred
Familiarity with UL 294, OSDP, and SIA protocols preferred
Experience supporting cloud-based access control solutions and mobile credential ecosystems preferred
Background in low-voltage system design or installation preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish or Portuguese is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular feedback, training, and development opportunities
Career growth opportunities locally, regionally, or internationally
Diverse and inclusive teams
Remote work arrangement