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. Key Responsibilities Customer & Technical Support 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. Project Support Review and evaluate bid specifications for retrofit or upgrade projects. Develop recommendations, requirements, parts lists, and layout concepts based on available information. Engineering & Continuous Improvement 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. New Product Development Support 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. Additional Duties Perform other responsibilities as assigned based on business needs. Qualifications 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., SolidWorks 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%. #J-18808-Ljbffr