Compensation Range:
$90,000 - $115,000


Retrofit Engineering Manager
Location: Daleville, VA (within commuting distance)
Company: Munters Corporation
About Munters
Munters is a global leader in energy-efficient climate control solutions for data centers. We develop innovative cooling technologies that help data centers maximize uptime, improve performance, and reduce energy and water consumption.
The Opportunity
Munters is seeking a Retrofit Engineering Manager to lead controls engineering support across our Daleville, VA and Selma, TX facilities, as well as remote team members.
This role combines technical leadership, engineering support, customer engagement, and business development. Approximately 50% of the position will focus on identifying and developing new revenue opportunities through controls retrofits, upgrades, and services, with the remaining 50% dedicated to engineering support, team development, and technical excellence.
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop Senior Controls Technicians and remote engineering team members.
- Coordinate engineering resources, scheduling, and priorities for retrofit projects, RFEs, ISTs, and ADC database activities.
- Partner with Mechanical, Electrical, Design, Production, R&D, Sales, and Service teams to deliver successful projects.
- Identify new business opportunities involving controls upgrades, software enhancements, component retrofits, training, and system integration.
- Visit customers and job sites to assess needs, troubleshoot complex controls issues, and recommend solutions.
- Develop project proposals, plans, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Improve controls capabilities, including programming, networking, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical training.
- Support new product introductions and controls development for Munters data center equipment.
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, and best practices.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to support continuous improvement and revenue growth.
What We're Looking For
- Engineering or technical background in controls, HVAC, building automation systems (BAS), or a related field.
- Experience leading technical teams, engineering groups, or controls professionals.
- Strong understanding of HVAC controls, automation, networking, and system integration.
- Experience managing projects, coordinating resources, and working across multiple departments.
- Ability to work directly with customers, understand their needs, and develop technical solutions.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to balance technical responsibilities with customer-facing and business development activities.
- Willingness to travel periodically to Munters facilities and customer sites.
Additional Development Opportunities
This role offers opportunities to expand expertise in data center design, reliability, performance, and computer networking through professional training and certifications.
Travel Requirements
- Periodic visits to Munters facilities in Virginia and Texas, generally every 30–60 days.
- Customer site visits for troubleshooting, commissioning, new product support, and identifying retrofit opportunities.
- Travel based on business and customer needs.
Why Join Munters?
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and vacation.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Opportunities to work with advanced data center cooling and controls technologies.
- A chance to influence technical strategy while directly contributing to business growth.
Munters is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status.
