Applications Engineer

K&L Microwave; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

K&L Microwave seeks an engineer to evaluate RF and microwave filter technical requirements and develop accurate quotations for the Sales staff. The role collaborates with Engineering to align design, manufacturing, and testing methods and maintains the internal pricing guide with cost data.

The position emphasizes pricing strategy, ERP and CRM usage, and close interaction with Business Development. Travel may be required on occasion.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

CRM systems

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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.

• 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
• 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

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