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Qnity · 8 hours ago

Field Application Engineer - Bay Area

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$82K/yr - $129K/yr

6+ years exp

Qnity is a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries. The Field Application Engineer will be responsible for design and manufacturing functions required by key customers, working closely with sales and manufacturing teams to achieve customer design targets.

AerospaceAutomotiveConsumer ElectronicsHealth CareTelecommunications

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 DuPont 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

May require extensive travel to customer sites required providing design specific solutions (~50%)

Adhere to quality and safety systems and maintain quality and safety standards

Qualification

ManufacturingThermal managementFinite Element AnalysisSolidworksElectronics system architectureBusiness development experienceTime managementCommunication skills

Required

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 or multiphysics software such as Abaqus, HFSS, Icepak, or COMSOL

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