Field Applications Engineer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from PennEngineering HR Professional | Talent Acquisition at PennEngineering At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. Were committed to fostering an environment for every employee thats welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited, individual to be a part of the Field Application Engineering Team in California. As a Field Application Engineer at PennEngineering, youll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things. Our Field Application Engineers are a critical source of technical support serving as the PennEngineering liaison for our customers and their engineering department. In this role, you will develop and coordinate strategic plans for new product concepts and all associated product testing. You will be accountable to make recommendations to improve products, processes, and performance. You will be responsible for key customers in the technology industry and beyond, working in exciting and unique situations in rapidly growing industries. This position may require the individual to specialize in multiple market segments throughout our successful portfolio such as Micro Products, Panel Fasteners, and additional PEM core products. This role requires 20% travel domestically. Join us as we build the future in Engineering and Manufacturing PTO, holiday pay, 401K, tuition reimbursement Medical, Dental and vision insurance Company provided technology including Laptop, necessary monitors and hardware for office and home environments, iPhone, etc. Employee Centric Culture What You Will Do Independently utilize engineering principles, training and knowledge in the execution of duties with emphasis on mechanical problem solving. As the "voice of the customer" for assigned accounts with our PEM and SI products, you will manage long?term data?driven projects. Produce new fastener applications and adaptations. Maintain a high level of technical competency in all areas relating to designing special products that meet the needs of our customers. This includes metal forming, metal cutting, plastic molding, and assembly. Computer literacy is required to utilize quoting, CAD, and enterprise system tools. Maintain a high level of awareness in Manufacturing, Quality, New Product Innovation, Sales and Marketing disciplines relating to new customer applications. Make recommendations to your direct supervisor to improve product design, product manufacturability, quoting process, and productivity. Coordinate and collaborate with various functions domestically and internationally including Sales, Marketing, New Product Innovation, Manufacturing, and global engineering teams. You will also spend your time: Conducting Product/Technical Presentations Reviewing designs with Engineering and Manufacturing for approval/suggestions Creating Creo drawings Coordinating application testing/specs with PennEngineering and the customer, rep or distributor. Supply technical information for customer quotations Perform your duties completely in a professional manner and with minimal supervision. Location San Jose, CA WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology required. Two (2) years of engineering design required including experience using 3D modeling software. Ability to coordinate engineering activities within a sales and marketing function. Effective communication skills include presenting internally and externally as necessary across multiple regions and cultures. Independent working skills with minimal supervision while maintaining professionalism in all interactions with customers and internal teams. Proven project leadership capability. Successful record of completing Sales / Marketing or Engineering assignments. Must possess a strong working knowledge of the various techniques and materials used in manufacturing mechanical fasteners. Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally by air. Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point). #J-18808-Ljbffr