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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applications Engineer - **Company:** Trane Technologies - **Location:** Davidson, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,228.0 - $168,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Software Applications, Application Testing, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Software Engineering, Scripting, Api Design - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A03C2B911E00420699C8393CFC358CFB/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree Required: BS in Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (extensive directly relevant field experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree). * 8+ years in building automation systems (BAS), HVAC controls execution, or system application engineering. * Demonstrated, hands-on experience with the fulfillment of HVAC controls projects from initial handoff through system turnover is strongly desired. Preferred Skills * Familiarity with software development principles, scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript), or software logic structuring for automation tools and workflows. * Experience with multi-protocol gateway integrations, API-based smart building connections, and cloud-to-edge BAS network architectures. Key Competencies · Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and present technical information (oral and written) to technical and non-technical users. · Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority · Sound project management, analysis, problem resolution, teambuilding, judgment, and decision-making skills · Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time (some periods of more frequent travel can be expected) · Ability to work regularly, dependably, independently, and in a team environment ## Description Applications Engineer will act as a subject matter expert to shape controls offerings in the Segment vertical market. The selected candidate will have two primary objectives: serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the fulfillment and application of HVAC controls; and an active role in the design, development, testing, and support of future HVAC system applications and controls offerings. Common activities include leveraging extensive field experience to act as a key consultant to segment leaders, product engineers, and product managers. In this role, the engineer applies controls and domain expertise to achieve overall system and project goals, while also evaluating field challenges to develop practical, innovative application solutions. Additionally, they participate in the hands-on development, testing, and field validation of new system applications, assist in defining product requirements, and generate authoritative content for application guides and best practices. What You Will Do: * Provide technical expertise for the development of HVAC system applications, interfaces, and integration with 3rd party systems. * Monitor emerging industry trends to determine potential impacts to product feature roadmaps. * Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate concept feasibility and resolve technical issues. * Provide commercialization support, specializing in field office sales and operations. * Author and/or review Engineering Bulletins, Application guides, Best Practices, Project Specifications, etc. * Present and instruct technical topics to internal and external audiences. * Participate in customer visits and field events (seminars, shows, etc.). * Direct support of critical customer projects, including job site work. * Conduct voice of customer activities to identify business, customer, and user needs based on stakeholder interviews, focus groups, "day-in-the-life" studies, and advisory panels. 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