About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
We are seeking a customer-focused Technical Sales Engineer to support HVAC comfort application customers across France. This position is highly application-oriented and suited to candidates who understand how HVAC products are integrated into customer systems and commercial applications.
The role combines technical expertise, customer engagement, remote support, and onsite technical consultation with strategic OEM and end-user accounts.
Key responsibilities of the role- Act as the central technical contact between OEM R&D teams and internal engineering teams during new product development activities
- Support customers during specification, design, and equipment selection processes
- Provide technical expertise on HVAC comfort applications and system integration
- Deliver technical product demonstrations and support technical discussions throughout the sales cycle
- Provide remote and onsite technical support throughout the product lifecycle
- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and field application activities when required
- Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation supporting field applications
- Visit and support key customer accounts across the region
- Stay informed on industry trends, HVAC regulations, and emerging technologies
- Collaborate internally with Technical Sales Engineers to share knowledge and best practices
- For senior-level profiles, contribute to account planning and identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities
- Experience within HVAC comfort applications, technical sales, or application engineering
- Strong understanding of how HVAC systems are applied within customer environments
- Experience supporting OEMs, installers, contractors, or end users
- Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management skills
- Ability to provide remote technical support while also managing onsite customer engagement
- Fluent French language skills are essential
- Previous experience as an Application Engineer or Technical Sales Engineer
- Existing network within the French HVAC market
- Experience supporting strategic or high-profile customers
- Ability to work autonomously in a field-based environment
- Candidates located around Lyon are strongly preferred due to the concentration of key customers in the region
If this sounds like you, please apply, we can't wait to speak to you!
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including parental leav, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.
No calls or agency requests please.
Skills Required
- Experience within HVAC comfort applications, technical sales, or application engineering
- Strong understanding of how HVAC systems are applied within customer environments
- Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management skills
- Fluent French language skills
What We Do
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. Today, we are building on our 100-year legacy through industry-leading innovation, putting Copeland at the forefront of positive change. We create sustainable residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We maintain the integrity of goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally.
