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Job Title : Application Engineer
Employment Type : Full-Time
Location : Richardson, TX (Onsite)
Summary
Support and enhance security product applications by understanding product functionality, performing testing and certification processes, and assisting with demonstrations and customer support. Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure product compliance with industry standards and optimize performance for diverse customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Understand and apply product knowledge to support testing, certification, and performance characterization of security devices
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop and execute test plans and procedures
- Assist sales teams by providing technical demonstrations and guidance on product settings and applications
- Interpret and ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications (e.g., UL, CSA, IEC) for domestic and international customers
- Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues related to product performance and network integration
- Maintain and update documentation related to product testing, certifications, and customer interactions
- Communicate effectively with customers to clarify requirements and provide technical support
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback from testing and customer experiences
Requirements
BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.Strong understanding of physics principles relevant to security and detection technologies.Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with engineering, sales teams, and customers.Ability to learn complex product details and industry standards quickly.Experience with testing, certification processes, and interpreting compliance standards (UL, CSA, IEC, etc.) is highly desirable.Proficient in setting up and troubleshooting basic network configurations (e.g., TCP / IP).Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop and execute test plans or direct testing activities.Self-motivated with a commitment to long-term career growth and knowledge development in product applications and compliance.Desired Capabilities and Experience
Strong understanding of product applications, particularly in security and electronic detection devicesExperience with testing, certification processes, and standards compliance (UL, CSA, IEC, EMC)Ability to characterize and compare competitive products through standard performance testsFamiliarity with networking basics, including setting up TCP / IP and configuring networked devicesExcellent communication skills to support sales teams with product demonstrations and customer technical assistanceBackground in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related fields with a solid grasp of applied physics conceptsExperience working with test plans, test scripts, and coordinating testing activities with engineering and manufacturing teamsAbility to interpret and explain industry standards and certifications to customers and internal teamsWillingness to travel domestically and internationally to support customer needs and testing activitiesA superb candidate may also have :
Experience with product testing and certification processes, including UL, CSA, IEC standardsFamiliarity with competitive product characterization and performance testingKnowledge of networking fundamentals, including setting up TCP / IP and configuring networked devicesAbility to develop and execute test plans and test scripts, or direct others in doing soStrong understanding of physics principles relevant to electronic and mechanical systemsExperience supporting sales teams with technical demonstrations and customer interactionsBackground in electrical, mechanical engineering, or physics with practical application skillsExperience working with compliance testing organizations such as Intertek or Underwriters LaboratoriesExcellent communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to customers and internal teamsWillingness to travel domestically and internationally to support testing and customer engagementsJob Snapshot