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)