Applications Engineer

K&L Microwave LLC; Northwood (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

K&L Microwave LLC is seeking a seasoned pricing engineer to evaluate customer RF and microwave filter requirements and develop timely quotations. You will work closely with Engineering to ensure alignment with current design, manufacturing, and testing practices, while creating part numbers and pricing in ERP and CRM systems.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer RF & Microwave filter requirements and develop accurate quotations.
• Select filter design topology and product series based on customer needs.
• Create part numbers in ERP and set pricing using internal guides.
• Develop pricing models for new products not in the pricing guide.
• Create quotations in CRM and support Business Development and Inside Sales in customer meetings.
• Collaborate with Engineering to align with design, manufacturing, and testing methods.
• Assist Engineering with preliminary filter design when needed.
• Maintain and update the internal pricing guide quarterly using actual cost data.

Skills

Estimating engineering design work

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

CRM

ERP

Excel

Job description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The primary function of this role is to evaluate customer RF & Microwave filter technical requirements and develop accurate and timely quotations on behalf of the Business Development & Sales staff. This function also works closely with Engineering to ensure alignment with current design, manufacturing, and testing methodologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Retrieving and evaluating customer requirements for RF & Microwave filters, including technical requirements, quality clauses, etc.
• Selecting the proper filter design topology, product series, etc., based on customer requirements
• Creating part numbers in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Assigning appropriate product pricing using the released internal pricing guide as a reference
• Developing pricing models for new products not included in the internal pricing guide
• Creating product quotations in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Supporting Business Development and Inside Sales personnel in customer meetings
• Regularly interfacing with Engineering to maintain alignment on best practices for design, manufacturing processes, testing, etc.
• Supporting Engineering with preliminary filter design when required
• Owning, validating, and updating the internal pricing guide on a quarterly basis using actual cost data

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• 5+ years’ Engineering experience
• Clear Verbal and Written communication skills
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed
• Must be willing and able to travel on occasion

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience with estimating engineering design work
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and solve problems with a moderate-to-high degree of complexity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite products (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to effectively plan and manage dozens of unique opportunities at once
• Ability to effectively analyze technical requirements documents, inclusive of Source Control Drawings (SCD), Quality Clauses, etc.
• Ability to learn and operate effectively in CRM and ERP applications
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pace environment

Pay Range

Pay Range: USD 95000 - 110000 Annually This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits

• A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions
• Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance
• Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance
• Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence
• Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance
• Business Travel Services
• Employee Discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services

Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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