Application Engineering Technician - EET

DEWESoft USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Paid Healthcare

401(k) with 3% company contribution

On-site at Whitehouse HQ

Generous vacation/PTO

Job summary

DEWESoft USA at our Whitehouse, OH headquarters seeks an Application Technician to own the bench, staging multi-channel DAQ systems, and supporting internal sales with hands-on demos.

You’ll troubleshoot hardware, sensor, and software setups, author How-To guides, run in-house proofs, and help improve ease-of-use and reliability through close collaboration with R&D.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Proficient with multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, soldering, and cable assembly.
• Experience with CAN bus, Modbus, OPC UA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• System Staging & Lab Integration: Build, wire, configure, and validate multi-channel DAQ systems for client orders.
• Internal & Client Technical Support: Troubleshoot hardware, sensor, and software setups via phone, email, and remote sessions.
• Run In-House Demos & Proofs-of-Concept: Recreate customer measurement challenges in the Whitehouse lab.
• Author Technical Content: Create How-To guides, application notes, wiring diagrams.
• Test & Product Feedback: Benchmark new hardware modules and influence product improvements.

Skills

Hands-on bench skills

Technical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

CAN bus

Modbus

OPC UA

Job description

Master the Bench. Build Next-Gen Test Systems.

Love getting hands-on with test equipment, building custom cable assemblies, and debugging complex electrical setups? At DEWESoft, we design and manufacture world-class Data Acquisition (DAQ) hardware and software used by top aerospace, automotive, and industrial engineering teams worldwide.

We are seeking a hands-on Application Technician to join our engineering team at our U.S. Headquarters in Whitehouse, OH. In this role, you will be part of the core technical group supporting our internal sales team, staging client systems, running lab demos, and providing expert technical support—all from our state-of-the-art facility.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Application Technician, you own the bench. You will act as the technical authority ensuring our hardware and software solutions are prepped, tested, and performing at peak levels.

• System Staging & Lab Integration: Build, wire, configure, and validate multi-channel DAQ systems, sensor arrays, and signal conditioning racks for client orders and custom proof-of-concepts.


• Internal & Client Technical Support: Act as the second-line technical expert assisting field sales teams and clients via phone, email, and remote sessions to troubleshoot hardware, sensor, and software setups.


• Run In-House Demos & Proofs-of-Concept: Recreate customer measurement challenges in the Whitehouse lab (VFDs, motors, strain gauges, CAN bus) to prove DEWESoft performance before deployment.


• Author Technical Content: Create clear \"How-To\" guides, application notes, video walkthroughs, and wiring diagrams to help clients and internal teams get the most out of our systems.


• Test & Product Feedback: Benchmark new hardware modules, test software releases, and work directly with product development to improve ease-of-use and reliability.

What You Bring

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, or a related technical discipline.


• Hands-On Bench Skills: Proficient with multimeter usage, oscilloscopes, signal generators, soldering, cable crimping, and reading electrical schematics/wiring diagrams.


• Sensor & Signal Basics: Good understanding of analog signals, voltage/current transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouple connections, and basic 3-phase power principles.


• Software Aptitude: Comfortable learning and navigating specialized data collection software and industrial protocols (CAN bus, Modbus, OPC UA).


• Communication & Problem-Solving: Clear verbal/written communication skills and a systematic approach to troubleshooting technical issues step-by-step.

Why Join DEWESoft in Whitehouse, OH?

Enjoy a dedicated HQ environment and an employee-first culture backed by an industry-leading benefits package.

• 100% Employer Paid Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1—with $0 premium cost taken out of your paycheck.


• Instant Retirement Security: 401(k) with an automatic 3% company contribution (no employee match required).


• Consistent Schedule: Enjoy working from our modern Whitehouse facility every day—no airport lines, hotels, or late-night travel delays.


• Competitive Compensation: Solid base pay + performance incentives + generous vacation/PTO packages.


• Culture of Innovation: Access to top-tier test equipment, ongoing technical training, and a close-knit, supportive team atmosphere.

Ready to put your technical skills to work at DEWESoft?

If you love tinkering, solving hardware puzzles, and mastering test instrumentation, apply today to join our team!

DEWESoft, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.