Field Engineer

CaptiveAire
Philadelphia, PA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward technically curious candidates comfortable with field troubleshooting and collaboration across teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a technical degree and interest in HVAC systems who thrive in dynamic, hands-on environments
    — “4 year technical degree in a mechanical, electrical, construction or science-oriented curriculum preferred”
  • Individuals seeking a growth-oriented role with opportunities for professional development and autonomy
    — “Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license”
  • Candidates who enjoy variety and are adaptable to different tasks across design, installation, and data analysis
    — “A combination of being in the field working on job sites and data analysis and remote troubleshooting using building management system (travel required)”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a significant component, with 50% to 75% of time spent on job sites
    — “Estimated 50% to 75% of time spent in the field on job sites”
  • Engineering graduates must complete the FE Exam within six months of employment
    — “expectation of FE Exam completion in area of study for engineering graduates within 6 months of employment”
  • No visa sponsorship is available, requiring legal authorization to work in the U.S.
    — “applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with HVAC systems and independent problem-solving in your resume and interview responses
    — “HVAC and/or electrical experience strongly preferred”
  • Emphasize your ability to balance field and office responsibilities with examples from your past work
    — “A combination of being in the field working on job sites and data analysis and remote troubleshooting”
  • Showcase your communication and coordination skills by detailing past teamwork with diverse stakeholders
    — “Work closely with engineering team, service team, local sales team and customers”
  • Demonstrate your adaptability and willingness to travel by including relevant examples from your career history
    — “Must be able to travel for training”
  • Mention your readiness to contribute to product improvements through data analysis and technical insights
    — “Review and analyze data gathered from installed equipment in order to make product improvements”
Pace · VariedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • high-quality installations
  • customer satisfaction
Typical background
engineering or HVAC experience

Skills & requirements

Required

HVAC Equipment TroubleshootingConstruction ManagementCustomer Service

Preferred

Professional Engineering License

Stack & domain

TroubleshootingApplication EngineeringHVAC EquipmentProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkEngineeringHVAC

About the role

Original posting from CaptiveAire

Position Summary: 

The Field Engineer will serve as engineering support for our sales team assisting with construction management and after-sales field support. This role will require frequent travel to job sites throughout a specific territory but will be based at our sales office in Bala Cynwd, PA. The position will include both field and office work.

Position will involve extensive formalized training plus work under a mentor, developing skills and gaining an understanding of CaptiveAire products, troubleshooting, and application engineering processes etc.

Why Work for CaptiveAire? 

Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment.   

Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times. 

Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price 

Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos 

What our employees have to say: 

I can confidently say that I've never been part of a more focused company, working as one big team to achieve amazing success. 

There is never a day you don’t learn something new at CaptiveAire. I am able to learn something new due to the freedom to take on new tasks independently and problem solve. 

I love the mindset of continuous learning and pushing the bounds of your capabilities and knowledge. I love the people I work with and the environment, particularly in a world where remote work is common. I love how Captiveaire is all about connections, with customers, coworkers, end users, and everyone in between.  

One of the things I appreciate most about CaptiveAire is how strongly it embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. I’m empowered with the autonomy to manage my work independently, while also benefiting from the robust support and resources of a large, well-established company. 

CaptiveAire is fast-moving and no-nonsense. We operate differently than any other company that I've worked for with our decentralized structure. Quick action is taken when a good idea is presented. We are focused on end users where the rest of the industry is very short-sighted. We are on the front lines, actively changing the landscape of the HVAC industry. 

Learn more about CaptiveAire and our products here 

A Day in the Life: 

This position will encompass a wide variety of tasks where one day does not look exactly like the next. The projects our team handles are high in volume and unique from one another, spanning throughout the whole course of design, procurement, coordination, and post-sale support. 

Typical tasks include: 

Estimated 50% to 75% of time spent in the field on job sites   

Supporting installations and equipment start ups to ensure high quality outcomes and adherence to engineering principles

Handling complex troubleshooting issues

Customer service and coordination with all parties – CaptiveAire team, contractors, engineers, installers, CaptiveAire Service

Primary Job Responsibilities: 

A combination of being in the field working on job sites and data analysis and remote troubleshooting using building management system (travel required)

Product Support - Troubleshoot issues with existing and newly installed equipment in the field and provide immediate solutions

Maintain expert level knowledge of all CaptiveAire products

Work closely with engineering team, service team, local sales team and customers to help find best outcomes on installed jobs

On site for construction trade coordination meetings and startups to ensure a good outcome

Review and analyze data gathered from installed equipment in order to make product improvements, utilizing our CASLink remote monitoring system

Use mechanical building design knowledge to review applications for customers and suggest improvements in operation

Perform 3rd party training for outside contractors on CaptiveAire products

Provide reports to Regional Manager as well as other teams on customer feedback/challenges, quality, product improvements/issues

Required skills: 

0-5 yrs experience 

4 year technical degree in a mechanical, electrical, construction or science-oriented curriculum preferred 

Hands on, technical internship/co-op experience is preferred 

Must enjoy hands on product exposure

HVAC and/or electrical experience strongly preferred

Multi-tasking, problem solving and strong communication skills a must

If not already completed, expectation of FE Exam completion in area of study for engineering graduates within 6 months of employment with CaptiveAire

MUST BE A “GO GETTER”!

Must be able to travel for training

Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision insurance 

Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance 

401k with employer match 

Paid holidays 

Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure 

Flexible spending account (FSA) 

Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License  

Relocation assistance 

Salary:

$70k-$100k base, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.  

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.

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