Amphenol CIT · 3 days ago
PCB Applications Engineer IV
Snoqualmie, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expAmphenol CMT is an industry leader in advanced development and manufacturing of critical medical devices. The Applications Engineer plays a key role as a technical expert in customer-facing activities, assessing needs, managing expectations, and communicating technical details to ensure successful project execution.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Creates complex technical proposals for customers by integrating knowledge of product, regulatory requirements, market, price point, organizational capabilities, and corporate strategy
Communicates with customer to establish understanding of customer’s technical requirements and convey design capabilities, product performance, and organizational expertise. Identifies new business opportunities
Manages customer expectations and balances against internal capabilities for complex and challenging projects, processes, and products
When required, creates, and maintains project schedule, resources, and budget, which includes the generation of milestones required to complete assigned projects
Oversees the establishment and maintenance of a project quality culture that prioritizes compliance, risk management, and operational excellence
Directs the development and implementation of communication plans that effectively convey project status, risks, and successes to all stakeholders, including executive leadership
Directs the development and implementation of cost estimate processes in preparation for sales quotations for customer cable assemblies to be manufactured by Amphenol CMT
Directs in a cross functional team a complete technical assessment for each project quoted, determining tooling requirements and cost, testing requirements and adapters required, level of manufacturing data required and determines if further clarification and/or documents are required from the customer
Is someone that can discover problems and present solution options to Customer technical contacts with onsite technical support involving industry standards, medical specifications, design assistance, Amphenol CMT production capabilities, and material requirements
Partner with process engineers to ensure process capabilities align with customer requirements and planned market positioning for growth
Collaborate with Sales team in communication with customers on the progress of a work order
Ensure expected yield levels are appropriate to meet customer requirements
Assist in post-shipment support, such as customer complaints and RMAs
Support Sales team during customer visits and trade shows to showcase product capabilities
Other duties as required in support of the department and the company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering/sciences with 10+ years in related engineering role, required
5+ years' minimum experience in a flexible printed circuits manufacturing unit
Strong customer focus and interaction – strong interpersonal relationship/customer skills
Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with emphasis on active listening and technical documentation
Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write technical protocols and reports
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other employees, managers, or customers
Able to travel internationally
Broad engineering abilities and understanding of electrical, mechanical, and mfg/industrial engineering disciplines
Proficient in MS Office Suite and SharePoint
Ability to view and modify Gerber or DXF data
Ability to read customer drawings and stackups
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Team player with the ability to collaborate with various departments
Strong communication skills to effectively convey standards and procedures
Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders or special projects to meet customer or internal demands
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Preferred
Advanced technical degree or a degree in management/marketing field
Background in medical industry
IPC certifications in standards or design
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Relevant certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
Up to 11 scheduled paid holidays
Up to 80 hours of paid time off
Sick paid time off
Company
Amphenol CIT
Amphenol CIT designs, builds, tests, certifies, and delivers comprehensive, high-performance wire, cable, and interconnect solutions created to elevate the performance of your business.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase