JR Applications Engineer

Overview

Vaco is hiring a JR Applications Engineer

Location:

Oakland Park, FL

Compensation: $75 - $85/annually

Leads the development and release of high-quality end-user and service documentation. Supports Customer Service through successful product installations, training, and resolution of technical issues.

• Provide comprehensive technical and application support to customers.
• Perform installation, commissioning, servicing, and repair of systems at customer sites.
• Deliver effective training to end users, service teams, and customer personnel.
• Conduct onsite evaluations for existing products and field prototypes.
• Prepare technical drawings, documentation, and application details as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering reports, letters, and customer-facing documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Customer Service to address inquiries and technical requests in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergency service needs on a 24/7 basis as required.

• Review and evaluate bid specifications for retrofit or upgrade projects.
• Develop recommendations, requirements, parts lists, and layout concepts based on available information.

• Create, modify, and review technical drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Support design reviews for existing and new products, including specifications and testing requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across current product offerings.
• Maintain consistent, high-quality technical documentation across the product portfolio.

• Assist new product development efforts to achieve successful product designs.
• Research and monitor market trends, emerging technologies, materials, and industry developments.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
• Evaluate and implement improvement ideas, tools, and methodologies.

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned based on business needs.

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience working directly with customers and OEM partners.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to product design is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with CAD and technical documentation tools (e.g., Solid Works or similar), as well as general business software applications.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Experience with safety-related or regulated products is a plus.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25%.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice:
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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