Field Application Engineer - Connectors

ITT; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial manufacturer is seeking a Field Applications Engineer to provide technical solutions and engage with customer engineering teams. This remote position supports the Texas region and requires a strong background in connector design and independent work. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering or significant relevant experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Growth and development opportunities

Incentive compensation programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related industry experience in connector design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer engagements.
• Strong understanding of connector, cable, and system design.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical solutions to customers.
• Coordinate activities with internal teams.
• Build relationships with the technical community.

Skills

Experience in connector design

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

10+ years in connector design (in lieu of degree)

Job description

Overview

About ITT: ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through execution, leadership, and our DNA as an engineering leader. We provide customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs. ITT generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three segments:

• Motion Technologies($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
• Industrial Process($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
• Connect & Control Technologies($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

Position Summary

The Field Applications Engineer (FAE) works closely with the Cannon North Americas Sales team and directly with customer engineers to recommend products and technical solutions for new design applications. The FAE will engage with the customers’ engineering team to identify system design requirements, unmet technical challenges and lead the solution development to meet the customer’s needs. The FAE will lead the technical identification and product development, coordinating activities with internal team functions including sales, product management, engineering, and operations to ensure success from concept through production. The FAE will provide design solutions, models, and technical proposals and prototypes acting as the lead engineering point of contact with the customer to secure new designs.

The FAE will report to the Senior Product Manager for Transportation & Industrial North America.

The position is fully remote and supports the Texas region.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide product and technical solutions capability presentations to customers
• Primary point of contact between customer engineering and internal cross functional team
• Manage and coordinate multiple activities related to Sales, Engineering, Product Management and Operational support
• Build relationships with customer technical community to:
  • Identify technical requirements of new designs
  • Understand technical market trends and identify product expansion opportunities
  • Capture Voice of Customer
  • Develop and present technical solutions to capture new design wins
• General engineering product set up, design and management including the design of new components and assemblies

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Connector design engineering experience (10+ years) will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of related industry experience, connector design.
• Strong understanding of connector, cable and system design and manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to directly manage customer engagements including excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills working across functional departments
• Organizational skills to anticipate, prioritize, plan, organize to meet and exceed strategic objectives with relentless focus on customer satisfaction
• The ability to travel periodically (up to 40%)

Preferred:

• Experience in the Transportation & Industrial markets (Rail, Heavy Vehicles, Energy)
• Experience in Harsh Environment Circular Connectors, Electrical Cabling, High Power or High-Speed Data transfer a plus
• Knowledge in the use of high-performance thermoplastics, aluminums and copper alloys and the manufacturing requirements needed to utilize them
• Location: East Coast.

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in the workplace inspections, safety training and in the development of job safety analyses.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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Equal Pay Act Statement: We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations. Equal Pay Act Range Annual salary range is from $90,600.00 to $135,400.00, plus benefits & incentive plan.