JR Applications Engineer

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 offeringsli>
• 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%.