At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to support customers and enhance our electro-optical camera products.
- Company: Current Scientific Corp., a dynamic marine tech company in Vancouver.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Exciting career growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in tech while collaborating with global teams.
- Qualifications: Post-secondary education in a technical field and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 80000 $ per year.
We are looking for a versatile, people-oriented Technical Applications Specialist to join our growing Applications & Technology team. This team acts as the “technical glue” in our company and focuses on meeting customer needs and opportunities with our electro-optical camera products. This role covers a wide range of responsibilities including technical communication with customers, international travel for product service and commissioning, and technical input throughout product development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work directly with our Product Development team, international customers, and our Sales team to address specialized customer requests and technical inquiries, support new product development initiatives, provide creative technical solutions throughout all stages of customer engagement.
- Travel to international sites for technical demonstrations, product support, and trade shows.
- Leverage customer feedback and technical observations to initiate improvements to our products (e.g., features, maintainability, design), documentation (e.g., manuals, technical drawings), and processes (e.g., QA, calibration, tuning).
- Provide technical assistance and training to our Technical Service and Sales teams to help them effectively engage with global customers.
- Research, develop, evaluate, and document new subcomponents, sensors, tools, features, and peripherals.
- Test camera systems across various performance domains and report on results (e.g., stabilization, target detection, environmental robustness, thermal camera quality, etc.).
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Post-secondary education in a technical field, such as: Diploma of Technology in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Robotics, Manufacturing, Computer Systems, IT, Software, or a related field.
- Proven leadership qualities and ability to work collaboratively or independently on value-adding projects.
- People-oriented personality and a passion for helping others succeed.
- Range of technical competency (e.g., computer systems, sensors, motors, software, etc.).
- Strong technical communication and reporting (spoken and written).
- Ability to bring creativity and positivity to on-the-fly problem-solving.
- Ability to distill and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to excel in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and tasks.
ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Familiarity with command line interfaces, network interfaces, and programming languages.
- Experience with electro-optical (EO) systems such as cameras, lasers, and thermal imagers.
- Experience with engineering standards (MIL-STD, IEC, etc.).
- Experience in client-focused or customer-service roles.
- Additional spoken and/or written languages.
SALARY RANGE $55,000 to $80,000 + benefits.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
WHO WE ARE
Current Scientific Corp. is a growing marine tech company headquartered in metro Vancouver, BC with customers located around the world. We design and manufacture stabilized electro-optical systems for use in Naval & Defence sectors and Marine & Yacht industries. At CURRENT, we continually invest into product R&D to improve performance, quality, and customer experience. Our products are used for coast guard, paramilitary, super-yachts, commercial shipping, ferries & explorer cruises, icebreakers, marine mammal research vessels, and other specialty applications.
Applications & Technology Team Member in Port Coquitlam employer: Current Corporation
Current Scientific Corp. is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant metro Vancouver area, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As part of our Applications & Technology team, you'll have the opportunity to engage with international customers and contribute to cutting-edge marine technology, all while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. We prioritize employee growth through continuous learning and development, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about technology and customer success.
