Applications Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Applications Engineer is a versatile resource for our Specialists, Engineers, and Business Unit Directors, providing engineering, technical, sales, and site support to company personnel and customers.

Essential Functions

• Represent and practice VSP’s approach to fluid sealing product selection, capabilities, and engineered performance analysis
• Provide technical support, including torque calculations, material compatibility recommendations, and bolted flange connection integrity analysis
• Write technical reports, including root cause analysis (RCA) reports
• Interact with customers to address application issues and provide engineered design solutions
• Develop, maintain, and support internal and customer-specific computer programs, including exploring AI (machine learning, etc) applications to enhance efficiency
• Compile, extract, analyze, and report data related to projects, products, and surveys
• Pursue and document customer cost savings initiatives
• Perform product / process analysis for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
• Actively review current manufacturing procedures to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Perform and document internal and customer-driven research and product testing
• Participate in new product development following Quality-determined procedures
• Present training classes to customers and VSP personnel
• Participate in technical association activities on behalf of VSP
• Provide support to VSP Specialists, Engineers, and Business Unit Directors
• Work closely with corporate administration and operations management to exceed customer service expectations
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster a cooperative and productive work environment
• Project a favorable image of the company to promote public recognition of VSP’s products and services

Required Experience / Education

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

VSP Technologies provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, political affiliation or veteran status.

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may request assistance by contacting Human Resources at 888-334-6013.