Field Application Engineer -- Bay Area

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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 Bay Area in Norther California. Persons in this position can be located anywhere in the region but preference is given to the Bay Area.

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
• Experience with business development and a strong business acumen are desirable. 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• 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

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Laird does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state, or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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