Applications Engineering Technician

HEICO Corporation•Westchase, FL

About The Position

The Applications Engineering Technician provides customers with product design recommendations based on knowledge of current company products and design techniques. The role recommends modifications to customer specifications, develops mutually satisfactory adaptations of existing designs, and proposes new design options that may simplify engineering and manufacturing problems. The position supports the sales organization and customer projects by designing shielding and electromechanical solutions, collaborating with OEM engineers, and helping develop products from concept through production. It also supports manufacturing processes, estimates, proposals, quotations, and customer service. A small amount of travel to customer sites is required. The technician is also responsible for following the company’s Quality Management System procedures, requirements, work instructions, and documentation, and for supporting quality objectives and improvement projects. Other duties may be assigned as requested or directed.

Requirements

Ability to follow directions.
Adaptability.
Attention to detail.
CAD skills, including SolidWorks.
Knowledge of computers and electronics.
Critical thinking.
Customer service skills.
Dependability.
Design skills.
Knowledge of engineering and technology.
ERP software skills.
Interpersonal skills to interact with all team members.
Integrity.
Mathematics skills.
Negotiation skills.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.
Knowledge of sales and marketing.
Time-management skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
An engineering degree or equivalent is desired.
One to three years of industry experience is desired; equivalent combinations of education and experience acceptable to management may also qualify.

Nice To Haves

An engineering degree or equivalent.
One to three years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support to the sales organization to generate new business opportunities.
Design shielding and electromechanical solutions for qualifying projects.
Work with OEM mechanical, electrical, and compliance engineers to design and implement company-provided solutions.
Supervise the incorporation of changes into drawings, tooling, and specifications.
Assist in developing new products from concept through full production.
Assist with cost estimates, proposals, and quotations, and provide customer service related to product use as needed.
Assist the manufacturing department in developing processes to produce company products.
Develop relationships with product line supervisors to assist in designing products, equipment, and instruments.
Travel a small amount to customer sites.
Follow Quality Management System procedures, requirements, work instructions, and documentation, and support quality objectives and improvement projects.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.