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