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Field Applications Engineer - Fire Lite, Silent Knight, Farenhyt - Remote
United States (Remote)
Job Description
The Field Application Engineer provides pre- and post-sales support to Honeywell Fire SMB regional sales managers, their customers, and distribution partners. This role focuses on applications expertise, complex solution development, and basic design advice for the Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, and Farenhyt product lines. The position partners closely with seven regional sales managers and requires approximately 50% travel.
Ideal candidate is located in the Western US.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical resource for the East/West Honeywell Fire SMB regional sales managers, supporting both direct/indirect customers, A&E’s, EC’s and other key influencers.
Develop relationships with key stakeholders by educating and acting as a consultant to increase consideration, position specification and adoption of Honeywell technology and solutions
Provide applications support, system recommendations, basic design advice, trouble-shooting, etc. for Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, and Farenhyt fire alarm and related systems.
Assist with complex solution development, including product selection, configuration guidance, integration considerations, and troubleshooting of application-specific challenges.
Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and training sessions for sales teams, distributors, and end customers.
Review and advise on system designs, bill-of-materials, and proposed solutions to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with relevant codes and standards.
Collaborate with internal product, engineering, and support teams to elevate complex issues and gather field feedback that informs product improvements.
Support sales opportunities by participating in customer meetings, site assessments (as needed), and proposal development.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, and Farenhyt portfolios, competitive offerings, and applicable codes/standards.
Travel approximately 50% of the time to support regional sales managers, customers, and distribution partners.
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
NICET Level II Fire Alarm Systems certification with 3+ years of Fire Alarm System design, application, and layout experience.
3+ years of sales engineering, application engineering, or related technical experience.
1+ year of hands‑on experience with Fire-Lite and Silent Knight fire alarm products.
Experience delivering technical presentations, customer training, and solution recommendations to contractors, engineers, distributors, and end users.
Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with 25+ key stakeholders, customers, or channel partners.
Experience problem‑solving skills through successful resolution of complex fire alarm application, design, or troubleshooting issues.
Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering specifications for fire alarm system projects.
3+ years of fire alarm system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root‑cause analysis experience.
Experience preparing technical proposals, submittals, compliance documentation, and customer‑facing technical communications.
Working knowledge of Honeywell, Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, and competitive fire alarm platforms and technologies.
WE VALUE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
Experience in selling complex application and system solutions
Proven track record of success in sales engineering roles
Strong leadership and team management skills
Innovative and eager to learn
Curious individuals who are open to exploring new business opportunities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Can establish and build collaborative relationships and has the ability to influence cross functionally.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a highly matrixed environment.
The annual base salary range for this position is $113,000 - $160,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: August 12, 2026 .
About Us
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure‑play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission‑critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
Job Info
Job Category Sales Excellence and Support
Posting Date 08/12/2026, 09:57 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 3825 Ohio Ave, Saint Charles, IL, 60174, US (Remote)
Hire Eligibility Internal and External
Relocation Package None
US Person Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status under asylum or refugee.
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Worksite address
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