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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in applications engineering, product development, or technical sales
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-assembly
• Electromechanical skillset
• Proficient engineering documentation, and BOM management
• Problem-solving, cost modeling abilities and good communication.
• Familiar with general business software (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Understanding of routings, applying overhead rates (e.g., machine vs. labor), and ensuring accurate cost modeling to drive financial accountability.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems and manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to develop practical, cost-effective solutions for complex applications
• Strong cost modeling and quoting experience in an ETO environment
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently
• Strong verbal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ITS systems, transportation industry not required but a plus
• Solidworks background not required but a plus
• Experience in solar applications and radio applications a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert level of product knowledge and application.
• Prepares cost estimates by studying blueprints, plans and related customer documents; consulting with engineers and customers, sales and production to determine those components required to meet a client’s specification.
• Responds to and writes functional and technical elements of project submittal package and outlines compliance to required specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of target accounts, opportunities, quotes, projects, contracts and correspondence in company provided databases.
• Develop technical specifications, training material, instructions as required. Articulate technology to both business and technical users.
• Resolve customer issues or difficulties in a manner that is consistent with TAPCO mission, values and financial objectives.
• Provide design and technical development support to consultants, distributors, customers/end users.
• Follows all Company rules, policies and procedures. Complies with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; advising customers on product, service or equipment adherence to requirements; advising customers on needed actions.
• Contributes to engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.

Benefits

• Aggressive Industry OTE paid monthly
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time (starting day one)
• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Employer Match (fully vested on day one)
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee