Now Hiring - American Zettler - Manufacturing Applications Engineer in Vista, CA

Located in Vista, Southern California, ZETTLER Group North America offers application-engineering, sales, distribution, and customer service for a wide variety of top-quality electronic components, catering to demanding customers in both industrial and consumer applications. Our diversified product lines are designed to provide complete solutions for component applications across a broad spectrum of industries.

ZETTLER Controls, Inc. provides highly specialized services to HVAC/R and appliance markets with a comprehensive offering of relays, transformers, contactors, heat sequencers, temperature sensors, fan centers and thermostats. The division’s unique combination of 100% quality testing, first-class sales and technical support, cost-effective product design, and outstanding product availability offers a highly dependable and responsive resource for all HVAC/R components needs.

Zettler Group is looking for a driven, experienced, Applications Engineer to join our ZETTLER Controls division. If you're looking for a new opportunity this year, you've come to the right place.

We believe that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of Zettler Group. Our employees have been the basis of our success and are the foundation of our future. As we continue to grow as an organization, you can expect a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. Explore the possibilities with us and join our growing culture.

Job Summary

The Applications Engineer, reporting to engineering, is responsible for the coordination of new product development assuring quality with both product and documentation delivered to customers and internal development teams. This position is for our ZETTLER Controls division and will primarily provide product and applications support for our line of Class 2 chassis mount transformers used in HVAC-R applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review prospective customer requirements against ZETTLER product capabilities
• Work with ZETTLER development and manufacturing locations in China and Vietnam on product proposals and specifications
• Coordination between ZETTLER factories and customer facing teams (or directly with customers) for successful product introductions
• Assist with product or complaint verification as needed for new and existing products

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand 2D and 3D drawings, power circuit schematics, and technical publications from standards bodies or safety agencies (previous experience required)
• Comfortable operating electronics lab equipment such as power sources, multimeters, microscopes, and thermal chambers (previous experience required)
• Familiar with root cause (failure) analysis, data analysis, and quality management concepts
• Professional approach, utilizing good judgment and creative problem solving (an investigative mindset)
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take unnecessary risk
• Forward thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and purposes solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, positive attitude and a team player

Qualifications and Requirements

• Five plus years of experience in power electronics or electromagnetic theory required
• Technical engineering degree preferred
• History of working with Asian suppliers preferred
• Intermediate level competency with Microsoft Office
• Familiar with Adobe Acrobat (PDF tools)
• Familiar with using Auto Cad software

Additional Information/Employee Benefits

• Medical (Multiple plans to choose from, 75% contribution toward employee premium, 50% contribution toward dependent premium - Eligibility: First of the month following date of hire.)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life / AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• FSA/Dependent Care
• Retirement Plan
• PTO/Sick time
• Floating Holidays
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Learn more by visiting our website: [please apply online] In-office Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM