Field Application Engineer/Mechanical -- Southeast Region

Qnity is a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries. They are seeking a Field Application Engineer/Mechanical to design and manufacture solutions for key customers in the Southeast region, collaborating closely with sales and manufacturing teams to achieve design targets and goals.

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

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