Johnson Controls

Thermal management

ProjectDevelopmentApplicationEngineer-Chillers(hybrid)

$100–135k San Antonio, Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Project Development Application Engineer - Chillers (hybrid) at Johnson Controls. Skills: Chiller Solutions, HVAC solutions. Partner with customers and internal teams. Solve technical challenges”

Industry & Context.

Thermal management
Problems you'll solve

Creative problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5 years experience in refrigeration, Understanding of large refrigeration systems

What You'll Do.

Partner with customers and internal teams

Solve technical challenges

Answer product questions

Optimize system performance

Deliver expert application guidance

Provide creative problem-solving

Develop documentation

Develop automated resources

Empower field sales teams

Streamline responses to inquiries

Analyze competitor offerings

Analyze market direction

Translate learnings into white papers

Translate learnings into sales tools

Provide feedback for product management

Support complex projects

Stay connected to the pipeline

Provide proactive guidance to field

Collaborate across application engineering teams

Deliver successful outcomes

Advise customers on equipment issues

Advise customers on application issues

Advise customers on code issues

Advise sales teams on equipment issues

Advise sales teams on application issues

Advise sales teams on code issues

Communicate with sales

Communicate with design engineers

Communicate with product management

Ensure customer requirements understood

Ensure customer requirements executed

Engage with customers

Identify opportunities to expand solutions

Identify opportunities to expand market presence

Leverage engineering systems

Leverage technical documentation

Deliver accurate responses

Deliver timely responses

Deliver high-quality responses

Collaborate with global factories

Standardize testing processes

Elevate testing processes

Standardize remote testing

Elevate remote testing

Create sales training programs

Deliver sales training programs

Maintain understanding of JCI products

Maintain understanding of competitor products

Maintain understanding of emerging technologies

Maintain understanding of industry trends

Maintain understanding of regulatory influences

Manage priorities effectively

Meet customer expectations

Exceed customer expectations

Champion continuous improvement

Identify process refinement opportunities

Enhance team performance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal teams; SAT testing teams; Field sales; Sales teams; Design engineers; Product management; Application engineering teams; Global factories

Communication Scope

Technical discussions

Full Job Description

Job Description **About Johnson Controls** Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. Visit [ _johnsoncontrols.com_](http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/) for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms. **What you will do** Johnson Controls is hiring! Step into a highly visible and impactful role where engineering expertise meets customer innovation. As a Project Development Application Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving the success of Johnson Controls’ Chiller Solutions business by partnering directly with customers and internal teams to bring complex HVAC solutions to life. Based in our San Antonio production facility, you will be at the center of customer engagement—leading technical discussions, supporting solution development, and hosting hands-on testing and evaluation activities. From early-stage concept exploration through real-world validation, you’ll help shape solutions that address some of the most demanding chiller and heat pump system challenges. . **How you will do it** * **Partner closely with customers and internal teams every day** —including SAT testing teams and field sales—to solve technical challenges, answer product questions, and optimize system performance. * **Deliver expert application guidance and creative problem-solving** , leveraging deep technical knowledge and competitor insights to

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