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 departmentCustomer Support and Technical ExpertiseDevelop 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 challengesProduct Application ImprovementsCollaborate 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 activitiesSales and Marketing SupportCollaborate 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 eventsContribute to the creation of technical content for proposals, presentations, and product documentationSupport efforts to standardize and streamline applications support documentationProcess Improvements and ReportingDevelop 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 improvementProvide regular reports to leadership on activities, customer insights and project outcomesPerform other related duties as assigned or requestedWhat's in it for you :
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our bestMinimum Qualifications :
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this positionBachelor's Degree in a STEM related discipline7 Years of related experience in applications, engineering, technical product supportPreferred Qualifications :
7 Years of HVAC industry experience3 Years of people leadership / managementBenefits :
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :Multiple medical insurance plan options dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributionsCompany provided life insurance optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverageShort term and long term disability3 weeks of paid time off for new employees 11 company paid holidaysVacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrualPaid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local lawPaid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous serviceThe 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.
