Applications Engineer

Vaco is hiring for an Applications Engineer located in Oakland Park, FL
Salary: $92-125k based on experience

PURPOSE
Leads the creation and release of high quality end user and service documentation, supports Customer Service by completing successful product installations and resolving technical issues.



DELIVERABLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Excel at all dimensions of technical and applications support and service for Customers:
   • Installation, commissioning and servicing of systems at Customer facilities.
   • Provide effective training to End Users, Service / Support staff, and Customers.
   • Onsite evaluation, installation and repair of current products and/or R&D field prototypes.
   • Drafting and detailing for all application projects as needed.
   • Assist with preparing engineering reports, letters or memos to Customers.
   • Work with Customer Service to thoroughly and responsively address Customer questions and requests.
   • Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year
2. Lead Vehicle Retrofit Project:
   • Review and evaluate bid specifications for all retro-fit projects.
   • Prepare recommendations, requirements, parts list, and layouts using available information.
3. Support Engineering with effective continuous improvement and evolution of existing products.
   • Create, modify and review technical drawings and specifications. Ensure drawings and designs adhere to established specifications and standards.
   • Assist with design reviews for existing and new products, specifications and testing requirements.
   • Develop consistent high quality product documentation across organizations portfolio of products.
4. Support the New Product Development team to realize successful new product designs:
   • Research and monitor market environment, new technologies, materials, and industry developments to identify potential new opportunities.
   • Remain at the forefront of emerging industry practices.
   • Evaluate, recommend, and implement continuous improvement ideas, methods, and processes.
5. Perform other duties according to business needs and as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience & Skills)

• Bachelor's degree in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the seating/restraint related transportation field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 5 years of experience in developing working relationship with customers and OEMs.
• Knowledge of transportation standards/regulations pertaining to device design is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient with SolidWorks, 3DVia Composer; and general computer applications (Microsoft Office).
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Safety-related product experience a plus

• Ability to travel internationally up to 25%, heavy travel overall between 30%-40%

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 (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, 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.


Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io .


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Pay Transparency Notice


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.