What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Application Engineer -- Southeast Region position at Qnity?
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.
Summary: With minimal supervision, persons employed in this position are responsible for, but not limited to, design and manufacturing related functions required by key customers. This is done synergistically with sales and manufacturing to achieve all customer design targets and goals. This position is in support of the Southeast region from Florida up through Virginia and Maryland. Persons in this position can be located anywhere in the region, but preference is given to Florida up through Virginia.
Responsibilities
Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
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.
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.
Summary: With minimal supervision, persons employed in this position are responsible for, but not limited to, design and manufacturing related functions required by key customers. This is done synergistically with sales and manufacturing to achieve all customer design targets and goals. This position is in support of the Southeast region from Florida up through Virginia and Maryland. Persons in this position can be located anywhere in the region, but preference is given to Florida up through Virginia.
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.
- 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.
- 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's 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.
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical field.
- Experience in design and manufacturing of electronic devices and system.
- 6-10 years experience in a similar position.
- 3-5 years experience at the component level or subsystem level design
- 3-5 years experience in thermal management, EMI management, or microwave absorbers
Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
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.