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Controls Application Engineer

Daikin Applied

Maple Grove, MNFull-time$74–124K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$74–124K/yr
Location
Maple Grove, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Daikin Applied is seeking a Controls Application Engineer to support sales growth in controls, building automation, and energy-efficient HVAC solutions. The role develops sales strategies and customer value propositions, evaluates opportunities with engineering teams, and coordinates with project management and operations. It also coaches the sales force, supports regional marketing, and maintains partnerships with internal and external business partners.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Consultative SellingSales StrategyHVACBuilding AutomationProcurement MethodsContracting OptionsTridium NiagaraOpen Protocol SystemsBuilding Automation System ArchitectureFacility ManagementBACnet IPHVAC Sequence Programming

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience4+ Years Experience

Full job description

Job Duties

Join the world's largest HVAC company!

Daikin Applied is seeking aControls Application Engineer. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth along with support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location:Maple Grove, MN

Your Responsibilities:

Coach, mentor, and train Daikin's service and solutions sales force to use consultative selling techniques that drive growth and total solutions value to the customer in controls and building automation solutions

Assist in development of strategic business plan to meet district sales quota, including closing measures, timelines, and necessary resources to achieve plan

Assist in development and implementation of sales strategies to target, qualify, and secure prospects for new energy efficient HVAC systems and turnkey installations for building owners

Identifyfinancially viable business opportunities and execute sales strategies to win Integrated Service Solutions

Prepare and communicate pipeline reports, sales activity, and business plans to achieve sales goals

Partner with controls and energy engineering groups to analyze and evaluate operating costs for qualified potential opportunities

Assist with onsite due diligence or building surveys as required for qualified service solution opportunities to further qualify or gather data required for the sales process

Coordinate the development interface with project management and operations team to assure customer satisfaction

Identify, participate, and drive the Daikin brandat regional marketing events such as trade shows and networking events.

Workclosely with marketing to leverage resources and seek additional participation such as speaker events and publishing opportunities

Strong collaboration with other business and functional leaders within Daikin including Regional and District Managers, Sales and Application Engineers, Energy Engineers, and Project Managers

Maintain rapport and partnerships with internal and external business partners, including Subcontractors, Manufacturer's Reps, Equipment Sales Manager, National Accounts team, to ensure sales objectives are communicated and achieved

Create customer value propositions for Daikin Applied services with energy saving calculations, financial paybacks, financing options, maintenance savings, etc.

Participate in risk mitigation process and pre-proposal project reviews

PromoteDaikin Applied as a Green and Environmentally Responsible Manufacturer

Your Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (engineering preferred) or equivalent work experience

4-6+ years of experience in commercial HVAC, energy, or related field

Strong technical knowledge of procurement methods, contracting options, providing our customers with customized solutions to assist in closing sales

Experience with Tridium Niagara based or similar Open Protocol Systems and Building Automation System Architecture (preferred)

Facility Management experience (preferred)

Knowledge of BACnet IP protocol (preferred)

Programming of HVAC sequence of operations (preferred)

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from$74,200 - $124,300. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!

Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

4 - 6 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$74,200.00 - $124,300.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55311

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R004557

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 2,231 open Sales Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$74–124K/yr
  • Minnesota median$100–167K/yr36 salary ranges
  • US median$120–190K/yr1,613 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $99K, is 25% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($133K) — in the lowest quarter of Sales Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 45 open Sales Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 2,231 across the US. 24% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Sales Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,755 postings).
Education
618 of the 2,231 open Sales Engineer jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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