Field Application Engineer Northwest Region

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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 a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries. We’re a tight-knit team that welcomes new possibilities and challenges. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all departments, because we play a critical role in enabling faster progress for all.

This position supports the Northwest region encompassing Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Location:

remote within the region, with preference for Seattle/Tacoma area.

• 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 building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
• Utilize all product and material offerings, providing insightful and detailed design solutions.
• Present design solutions to customers, utilizing modeling and simulation during presentation.
• Drive customer interactions, prototype, and initial production build to meet stakeholder timelines.
• Originate and release final production documentation 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.
• Coordinate activities between departments to meet product development requirements in support of customer programs.
• Set priorities and direction for multiple programs concurrently in development.
• Keep 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a 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.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with thermal management and implementation of thermal solutions.
• 5+ years design experience.

• Proficient with solid-modeling software, preferably CREO or Solid Works, and/or mechanical/electrical or multiphysics software such as Abaqus, HFSS, or COMSOL.
• Understanding of Finite Element Analysis or Finite Difference numerical modeling techniques.
• Understanding of 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 to act as an extension of OEM design teams from system to component level.
• Some combination of thermal, electromagnetic, mechanical, and electrical design experience.
• Ability to understand 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.

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. The Pay range for this role is $93,021.60 - $ Annual. 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 based on market, location, skills, and performance.