Job Description
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Senior Advance Application / System Sales Engineer (Building Management System)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Field Application Engineer (FAE) will act as a technical bridge between sales, customers, and product teams within the Building Management Systems (BMS) domain. The role
is primarily focused on pre-sales solutioning, technical consulting, and customer engagement, with an additional responsibility of providing
targeted post-sales field support and escalations.
This position requires a strong ability to
design, position, and validate solutions, along with hands-on expertise to support deployment challenges across both
software and hardware layers of building automation systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Pre-Sales Engagement & Solutioning (Core Focus)
- Perform specification compliance and design reviews for Building Automation Systems (BAS), including BMS and HVAC control systems.
- Provide technical consultancy and system architecture guidance to customers, consultants, and internal sales teams.
- Translate customer requirements into end-to-end BMS solutions, covering system design, integration, and scalability.
- Develop and deliver technical demonstrations aligned with customer use cases and value realization.
- Plan and execute Proof of Concepts (PoCs), pilot deployments, and solution validations.
- Support technical discussions with consultants and stakeholders, influencing design decisions and specifications.
- Conduct technical enablement and training programs for sales teams to strengthen solution positioning.
- Deliver product updates, roadmap briefings, and technical knowledge sessions internally.
- Post-Sales Technical Support (Targeted)
- Provide on-site field support for complex deployments, commissioning challenges, and critical escalations.
- Support system integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across deployed BMS environments.
- Perform RMA diagnostics and failure analysis, coordinating with stakeholders as required.
- Act as a technical escalation point for high-impact customer issues requiring deep expertise.
- Participate in beta testing and validation of new product introductions (NPIs) in real-world environments.
- Collaborate with engineering and support teams to close product gaps and improve solution quality.
Required Experience
- 10–15 years of experience in Building Automation, BMS, HVAC controls, or Smart Building Solutions.
- Certifications in BMS/BAS technologies or industrial communication protocols
- Strong background in pre-sales engineering, system design, and customer-facing technical roles.
- Experience working with consultants, system integrators, and enterprise customers.
- Exposure to full project lifecycle (design → deployment → commissioning → support).
- Proven ability to balance solutioning responsibilities with hands-on field troubleshooting
Technical Skills
- Core Technologies
- Building Management Systems (BMS) / Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- HVAC control systems and energy management solutions
- SCADA and connected building platforms
- Protocols & Integration
- BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, KNX
- IP networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, VLANs)
- Integration with third-party systems through APIs and middleware
- System-Level Expertise
- Strong understanding of end-to-end system architecture
- Ability to work across hardware (controllers, sensors, field devices) and software (platforms, analytics, user interfaces) layers
- Hands-on experience with commissioning, diagnostics, and system optimization
- Tools
- Engineering design and documentation tools
- Commissioning, debugging, and diagnostic utilities
Domian Skills
- Strong understanding of commercial buildings, data centers, hospitals, airports, and industrial facilities.
- Knowledge of building codes, compliance standards, and BMS design principles.
- Awareness of energy efficiency, sustainability, and digital building trends.
- Ability to map business needs to technical architectures and system designs.
Customer-Facing & Soft Skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, working with customers, consultants, OEMs, and internal teams.
- Consultative mindset focused on identifying customer needs and delivering value-driven solutions.
- Ability to influence technical decisions and address objections effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in live customer environments.
- Ability to operate with ownership and adaptability in dynamic situations.
- Skilled in delivering technical training and knowledge transfer sessions.
Behavioral Competencies
- Customer-first approach with focus on outcomes and value realization
- High accountability and responsiveness
- Strong cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to work independently in field and high-pressure environments
Travel Requirement
- Willingness to travel extensively for customer engagements, site support, and solution validation activities
Success Measures
- Contribution to win rates and orders through effective technical solutioning
- Quality and impact of PoCs, demos, and technical engagements
- Support in successful deployment and adoption of new solutions
- Customer satisfaction and resolution effectiveness for escalations
About Us
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