Senior BMS / Application Engineer – FIN Framework

J2 Innovations is a leading provider of software platforms for smart buildings, best known for the FIN Framework. The Senior BMS / Application Engineer will act as a technical expert, supporting pre-sales and post-sales activities, conducting training, and collaborating with partners to design and validate BMS architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical expert and trusted advisor for FIN Framework and J2’s smart building solutions
• Support pre-sales and post-sales activities, including:
• Technical presentations, workshops, and demos
• Architecture reviews and solution design
• Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) and pilot projects
• Work directly with OEM partners, system integrators, and enterprise customers to:
• Design and validate BMS architectures
• Configure and commission FIN-based systems
• Integrate HVAC equipment and third-party systems
• Support global projects across Americas and Europe, with regular travel (30–40%)
• Apply deep knowledge of:
• HVAC systems and control strategies
• Open protocols such as BACnet and Modbus
• Software-centric BMS concepts (edge, data, APIs)
• Training & enablement responsibilities
• Deliver technical training on FIN Framework to:
• System integrators and OEM partners
• Customers and internal teams
• Conduct:
• Classroom and virtual training sessions
• Hands-on workshops and labs
• Advanced technical deep dives for experienced partners
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of:
• Training materials
• Technical documentation
• Best-practice guidelines and reference architectures
• Act as a technical reference and mentor for partners and internal engineers adopting FIN Framework
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Collaborate closely with:
• Sales and Business Development during opportunity qualification
• Product Management and R&D, providing structured feedback from the field and from training sessions
• Professional Services and Support teams to ensure successful customer onboarding and project delivery
• Capture insights from training and field activities to help shape:
• Product roadmap priorities
• Partner enablement strategies
• Go-to-market execution

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in the BMS / HVAC controls industry
• Previous experience with a BMS manufacturer, OEM, or system integrator
• Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC systems (AHUs, chillers, heat pumps, VAVs, fan coils, etc.)
• Control strategies and sequences of operation
• BMS commissioning and application engineering
• Must be able to demonstrate that you are hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented
• Must be comfortable acting as both engineer and trainer
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to bridge field reality with software platform capabilities
• Self-driven, proactive, and collaborative in a global environment
• Solid experience with BACnet-based systems
• Proven ability to explain technical concepts clearly, ideally with prior experience delivering training or workshops
• Willingness to travel 30–40% across Americas and Europe
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
• Experience with FIN Framework, Niagara, or similar BMS platforms
• Familiarity with Project Haystack / tagging strategies
• REST APIs and system integrations
• Analytics, dashboards, or energy optimization concepts
• Understanding of IT/OT convergence, including IP networking fundamentals
• Edge-to-Cloud architectures
• Basic scripting or programming exposure (Java, Python, JavaScript) is a plus
• Bilingual - Spanish (other languages also considered)