Manager II - Applications Engineering

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company 

The Applications Engineering Manager II is responsible for leading and developing a team of applications engineers to provide technical expertise, product selection guidance, and support for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders. In this role, the Applications Engineering Manager will use market and competitive insights to position the sales channel to win, leveraging their technical expertise. He/She will work closely with product management to execute the booked sales, market share, revenue, and profitability plan, while planning, developing and launching applications and sales support tools that increase stakeholder satisfaction. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Hybrid - Plymouth, MN

What you will do: 

Leadership and Team Management
Recruit, Train, and develop high performing applications. engineering team Promote a collaborative and customer-focused culture within the department Customer Support and Technical Expertise Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and channel partners to understand their needs and challenges Lead efforts to provide technical support for competitive product selection, bidding, and customer challenges Product Application Improvements Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to provide customer feedback for product enhancements for customization or new product development Plan and drive the development of tools and resources (e.g. Selection software enhancements, technical literature, presentations) to support sales and applications engineering activities Sales and Marketing Support Collaborate with product management on developing pricing strategies to meet sales and profitability objectives Partner with sales and marketing teams to provide technical expertise during customer presentations, trade shows and industry events Contribute to the creation of technical content for proposals, presentations, and product documentation Support efforts to standardize and streamline applications support documentation Process Improvements and Reporting Develop and implement processes to improve efficiency and accuracy within the applications engineering team Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track team performance and identify areas for improvement Provide regular reports to leadership on activities, customer insights and project outcomes Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

What’s in it for you:  

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications: 

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position Bachelor's Degree in a STEM related discipline 7+ Years of related experience in applications, engineering, technical product support

Preferred Qualifications: 

7+ Years of HVAC industry experience 3+ Years of people leadership/management

Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:  Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance   401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage Short term and long term disability 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $125,000 - $160,000 (+20% bonus) in Minnesota. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.