Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Qnity is a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries. They are seeking a Field Application Engineer to work with key customers on design and manufacturing functions, while collaborating with sales and manufacturing teams to achieve customer goals.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for working with OEM engineers, Manufacturer's Representatives, Distribution Partners and Territory Sales Managers to implement Laird solutions for existing, next generation, and cost reduction programs
- Regularly attend customer meetings and provide technical design support while simultaneously building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
- Utilize Laird and Qnity products and materials to help solve customer challenges with insightful and detailed design solutions
- Present design solutions to customer, utilizing modeling and simulation during presentation
- Drive customer interactions, prototype, and initial production build to meet stakeholder timelines
- Originate and release final production documentation, detailed with critical dimensions and tolerances required for a functional part, but also taking into account manufacturing restrictions
- Manage and direct a project through a product development design team consisting of multiple engineering disciplines
- Manage and coordinate internal activities to meet product development requirements and timelines in support of customer programs
- Set priorities and direction for multiple programs concurrently in development
- Keep work skills current to insure Laird competitiveness in a dynamic global business environment
- Adhere to quality and safety systems and maintain quality and safety standards
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical field
- Experience in design and manufacturing of electronic devices and system
- 6+ years experience in a relevant position
- 3+ years experience at the component level or subsystem level design
- 3+ years experience in thermal management, EMI management, or microwave absorbers
- Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
- Proficient with solid-modeling software, such as Solidworks, and/or mechanical/thermal/electrical
- Understanding of Finite Element Analysis or Finite Difference numerical modeling techniques, preferably with a history of analyzing boundary value problems and results
- Understanding of the cross-functional relationships between intercompany groups and the various expertise required to take a product through development to production
- Good communication skills with the demonstrated ability to present from small to large audiences both in person and/or remotely
- Experience being an extension of OEM design team from the system to component level
- Thermal, electromagnetic, mechanical, or electrical design experience is required
- Experience with electronics system architecture to at least at the block diagram level
- Experience proactively engaging customers, organizing intercompany meetings, and maintaining business relationships across commercial and technical functions
- Experience with business development and a strong business acumen are desirable
Benefits
- Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.
- This role is eligible to a variable pay program (Sales Incentive Compensation Plan).
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