Application Engineering Manager

Johnson Controls

. Lead and develop a team of application engineers .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeYork • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and developing application engineers while ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards. Proficient in translating customer requirements into viable product solutions and improving engineering processes through Lean practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership and Team DevelopmentAir Handling Unit Design and ApplicationsKnowledge of Codes and StandardsApplication Guidelines and Best Practices DevelopmentVoice-of-Customer Feedback

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeAir Handling Unit DesignApplication DevelopmentLean PracticesPerformance Review ManagementTechnical AuthorityCost Savings RecommendationsQuoting Process ImprovementField Sales TrainingComplex Technical Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SelNav SoftwareKnowledge DatabasesTemplatesConfigurators

Industry Keywords

Codes and Standards ComplianceCustomer SpecificationsMarket TrendsProduct ManagementEngineering Rules Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of application engineers
Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop application engineers
Conduct performance reviews, establish goals, and create Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
Build technical competency within the team
Support revenue growth through timely, accurate, and competitive special quote support
Balance risk, cost, product capability, and customer requirements
Drive quote turnaround time improvements
Serve as technical authority for complex semi-custom AHU applications
Support compliance with codes, standards, and customer specifications
Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues
Partner with regional sales managers and representatives to understand market needs
Prioritize opportunities based on strategic value and business impact
Translate customer requirements into viable product solutions
Support customer visits with factory tours and product presentations
Assist with field sales training at the factory and in the field
Establish and maintain application guidelines, design standards, and best practices
Improve quotation and engineering processes using Lean practices
Develop and enhance tools, templates, configurators, and knowledge databases
Work with engineering to resolve unique semi-custom AHU applications
Recommend cost savings and value engineering alternatives
Support the SelNav team with selection and pricing software requirements
Coordinate application engineers and participate in SelNav testing and verification for monthly releases
Provide Voice-of-Customer feedback to Product Management and Engineering
Identify recurring customer requests, competitive gaps, and emerging market trends
Recommend product improvements and new feature development
Assist Airside Technical Service with field application issues
Travel minimally throughout the year to support sales and application training

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Engineering (ABET accredited) or related science
Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience
Substantial experience in the design, sales, or applications of Air Handling Units
Ability to lead, recruit, coach, mentor, and develop application engineers
Knowledge of codes, standards, and customer specifications
Ability to support complex semi-custom AHU applications
Ability to develop and maintain application guidelines, design standards, and best practices
Ability to develop tools, templates, configurators, and knowledge databases
Ability to review engineering rules and documents
Ability to coordinate application engineers and participate in SelNav testing and verification
Ability to provide Voice-of-Customer feedback to Product Management and Engineering
Willingness to travel minimally throughout the year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance
Competitive benefits package
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer
Disability accommodation during the application process