Field Application Engineer - Carlsbad - Qnity Inc

Description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity , we're more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries - we're a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

With minimal supervision, persons employed in this position are responsible for, but not limited to, design and manufacturing related functions required by key strategic business unit account customers, working synergistically with sales and manufacturing to achieve all customer design targets and goals. This position is in support of the Northwest region encompassing Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Persons in this position can be located anywhere in the region, but preference is given to the Seattle/Tacoma area ideally.

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 all product and material offerings, providing 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 activities between departments to meet product development requirements in support of customer programs.
• Simultaneously set priorities/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.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree, in engineering or technical field, required.
• Experience/knowledge in manufacturing processes preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with component level or subsystem level design exp
• Minimum of 3 years experience with thermal management and implementation of thermal solutions.
• 5+ years design experience.

Requirements:

• Proficient with solid-modeling software, preferable CREO or Solidworks, and/or mechanical/electrical or multiphysics software such as Abaqus, HFSS, 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, both oral and written
• Ability/experience being an extension of OEM design teams from the system to component level
• Some combination of thermal, electromagnetic, mechanical, and electrical design experience
• Ability/experience understanding electronic system architecture at least at the block diagram level
• Experience proactively engaging customers, organizing intercompany meetings, and maintaining business relationships across commercial and technical functions.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail

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Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page ) .

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process.

The Pay range for this role is $98, $154,132.00 Annual. This role is eligible to a variable pay program (Sales Incentive Compensation Plan).

How Base Pay is Determined: Qnity has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual's pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.