Field Applications Engineer

Arrow Components; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 76,600 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Disability Insurance

Job summary

A leading electronics firm is seeking a Field Applications Engineer located in North Carolina to assist customers in selecting and designing interconnect and electronic components. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in electronics hardware, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to solve complex problems. The position includes remote work with some overnight travel. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of electronics hardware experience.
• Familiarity with specifying electronic components.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive demand creation by maximizing Arrow content on designs.
• Develop an advanced understanding of customer needs.
• Apply technical expertise to influence designs.
• Provide technical support and consulting.
• Develop strategic plans by supplier line or customer solution.

Skills

Electronics hardware experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Sales/technical sales

FPGA experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

As a Field Applications Engineer at Arrow Electronics, you will be helping our customers select and design-in interconnect, passive, and electromechanical components, electronic components, and solutions from our extensive line card. Arrow FAE’s are trusted advisors, providing technical expertise and guidance to ensure the success of both our customers and our suppliers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive demand creation by maximizing Arrow content on designs.
• Develop an advanced understanding of the customer’s needs and leverage Arrow’s engineering and design services resources to identify & facilitate solutions for customers.
• Apply technical expertise to influence designs utilizing solution selling, resources, and strategies.
• Partner with the sales team across pre-and post-sales activities.
• Provide technical support and consulting to promote demand creation.
• Champion return on engineering investment, design win priorities and initiatives by obtaining buy-in and support from sales.
• Work with customers to develop a thorough understanding of their design requirements at both a system and component level.
• Prepare and give sales presentations to customers.
• Manage top opportunities and opportunity funnel for assigned suppliers.
• Attend supplier trainings in-person and via conference calls.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of supplier technologies and how those technologies relate to market needs.
• Provide training to sales teams on new products and help market these products to the appropriate customers.
• Manage supplier and customer expectations by building and developing relationships, keeping stakeholders up to date on activities, plans, and progress towards initiatives.
• Deepen and broaden connections with key decision makers within customers and suppliers.
• Attend and actively participate in strategic branch meetings and quarterly business reviews. Develop and drive strategic technical plans by supplier line or customer solution.
• Help plan and organize engineering customer events and seminars.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 years of electronics hardware experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering; or an advanced degree with some experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with specifying electronic components, as well as passive, electro-mechanical components.
• Sales/technical sales experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to quickly build strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to meet with customers both on-site and virtually (will require some overnight travel)
• Ability to solve complex problems and take a new perspective using existing solutions.
• An individual who can work independently with minimal guidance.
• Someone who will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• FPGA experience a plus
• Located in North Carolina

Work Arrangement

Field-based with some overnight travel required (Territory covers North Carolina, South Carolina, and Eastern Tennessee)

What’s In It For You

At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
• Growth Opportunities
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate

$76,600.00 - $143,000.00

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Location

US-NC-North Carolina (Remote Employees)

Remote work employees may be required to be present at the closest designated Arrow office for work-related purposes, at the Company’s request and sole discretion.

Time Type

Full time

Job Category

Sales

EEO Statement

Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)

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