Role Description With minimal supervision, the Field Application Engineer is 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 Territory in the Northern California region. Individuals in this position can be located within the region, but preference is given to the Bay Area. Responsibilities - Work 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 Laird and Qnity products and materials to solve customer challenges with insightful and detailed design solutions. - Present design solutions to customers, utilizing modeling and simulation during presentations. - Drive customer interactions, prototype, and initial production builds to meet stakeholder timelines. - Originate and release final production documentation, detailed with critical dimensions and tolerances required for a functional part, considering 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 ensure Laird competitiveness in a dynamic global business environment. - Adhere to quality and safety systems and maintain quality and safety standards. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical field. - Experience in design and manufacturing of electronic devices and systems. - 6+ years experience in a relevant position. - 3+ years experience at the component level or subsystem level design. - 3+ years experience in thermal management, EMI management, or microwave absorbers. Requirements - Excellent time management skills and attention to detail. - Proficient with solid-modeling software, such as Solidworks, and/or mechanical/thermal/electrical. - 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. Benefits - Comprehensive pay and benefits package. - Pay range for this role is $82,071.50 - $128,969.50 Annual. - This role is eligible for a variable pay program (Sales Incentive Compensation Plan).