Tool Application Specialist

Victaulic; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking an experienced engineer or field technician to support tool-related inquiries across the US customer base. You will interface with end-users and internal Victaulic teams, coordinating with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, and Sales.

The role includes travel to job sites for demonstrations, troubleshooting, and training while staying current with product literature.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and operation of tools.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into plain language for jobsite personnel.
• Experience in field service or technical support roles.
• Familiarity with electrical diagnostics and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Interface with end-users by phone and at job sites to answer tool questions.
• Collaborate with design, product management, and marketing on literature and instructions.
• Coordinate technical support with US Engineering Services Team.
• Evaluate product returns and support field installations.
• Travel up to 35% nationally and internationally as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Communication skills

Field service experience

Electrical diagnostics/PLCs

Travel readiness

Education

Technical degree or equivalent hands-on field experience

Tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

Position Overview

The Victaulic Tool team is looking for an experienced engineer or field technician to support tool related inquiries within the US customer base. This individual will interface with end-users and internal Victaulic teams (Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Sales) primarily providing technical tool support to Victaulic's customers. While primary interactions will be within the Domestic US market, there is an expectation for Global interface on an as needed basis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct interface with end-users with product questions or concerns (phone & site travel).
• Work with Design Teams (Primarily US, but also global team) on New Product Initiatives, cost reduction initiatives, redesigns etc.
• Coordinate Technical support and understanding within the US Engineering Services Team.
• Coordinate Beta site feedback on new or revised product concepts.
• Evaluate product returns.
• Drive literature and instruction enhancements based on direct interaction with customers.
• Work with Product Management, Design Engineers, ES and Marketing on all literature, work instructions, etc. required to support the end‑user. This includes new and revised literature.

Critical Job Segments

Provide general support to sales organization. This includes telephone and written correspondence, joint calls with sales personnel to address customers technical inquiries, and investigating field installations as to product usage and performance. Address direct customer and/or prospective customer inquiries regarding Victaulic product features, benefits, and applications. Understand, educate, and demonstrate proper use of Victaulic products. Instruct proper tool operation and tool maintenance practices to the customer and their staff at job site locations. Serve as an internal resource on product issues, representing the customer's needs. Serve as a corporate resource for jobsite, product installation and tool issues. Continually update personal knowledge of Victaulic products, competitive products, and markets. Understand the contents of Victaulic literature required for proper product use and tool operation. Explain to jobsite personnel where to find and how to use pertinent information contained within our literature. Distribute this information freely to jobsite personnel to ensure a better understanding of proper installation techniques. Perform additional related projects as assigned by the Manager of Engineering Services or Group Leader.

Qualifications

• Proven hands‑on mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, operate, and explain mechanical systems and tools. This is the foundation of the role.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; comfortable building rapport with customers, technicians, and end‑users across all technical backgrounds.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into plain language for jobsite personnel, you make the complicated simple.
• Direct customer facing experience in a field service, technical support, or similar capacity.
• Electrical diagnostic ability, including familiarity with PLCs and general electrical troubleshooting.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 35% nationally and internationally on occasion.
• A degree is valued but not required for the right candidate. Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a Technical field, or equivalent hands‑on field experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. Background checks may be required as part of our pre‑employment process.