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Qnity · 1 day ago

Lead Field Application Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$139K/yr - $219K/yr

10+ years exp

Qnity is a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries, seeking a highly skilled Lead Field Application Engineer to join their Technology team. The role focuses on developing advanced material solutions for high-speed electronic applications, leading applications engineering, and collaborating with customers to deliver innovative solutions.

AerospaceAutomotiveConsumer ElectronicsHealth CareTelecommunications

Responsibilities

Lead applications development for Qnity’s advanced flex and rigid PCB materials

Support AFT group initiatives by enabling material solutions that drive business growth

Engage with OEM customers and the value chain in consumer electronics and data center sectors to define requirements and deliver design-phase solutions

Collaborate closely with the business team to assess new opportunities and identify emerging technology trends

Design, simulate, and characterize radio frequency (RF) and signal integrity (SI) test vehicles using industry-standard tools

Partner with the leveraged RF/SI characterization team in Sunnyvale, providing technical leadership and guidance on characterization activities, including operation of VNAs (up to 120 GHz), TDRs, impedance analyzers, and RF probe stations

Perform electromagnetic (EM) simulations using Keysight ADS, COMSOL, HFSS, Sonnet, and other modeling tools

Develop and implement IPC-compliant characterization methodologies

Partner with internal teams and external PCB fabricators to transition technologies from proof-of-concept to mass production

Represent Qnity in industry consortiums and conferences

Deliver technical training and seminars to internal teams and external partners

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their technical and professional development

Qualification

RF designSignal integrityPCB designAdvanced packagingKeysight ADSHFSSCOMSOLAutoCADLabVIEWJMPAnalytical skillsCustomer engagementIPC standardsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject leadership

Required

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, and 10+ years of relevant experience in applications engineering, PCB design, or advanced packaging technologies preferred

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with 15+ years of relevant experience preferred

Demonstrated expertise in RF and signal integrity design, simulation, and characterization

Proficiency in tools such as Keysight ADS, HFSS, COMSOL, Polar Si9000, Sonnet, AutoCAD, MATLAB, LabVIEW, JMP

Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Proven track record of successful customer engagement and project leadership

Experience with IPC standards and industry best practices

Able and willing to travel, typically up to 20%, as required