Field Applications Engineer — Connectors & Systems

LEMO GROUP; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent Swiss group

Cutting-edge solutions

Flexible hours

Continuous training

Company catering

Job summary

LEMO GROUP seeks a field application engineer to drive design-in of our connectors and cable assemblies across the central U.S. You will interface with customers, reps and distributors, translating requirements into specifications and product configurations.

You will collaborate with TAM, KAM and engineering to address applications early in the design process. You will guide the sales team on mechanical, electrical, environmental, and regulatory requirements for RFQs and help build BOMs and part

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electronics Engineering with design, field applications or sales experience in the electronic connector industry; ten (10) years minimum experience; must have connector industry experience.
• Ability to interpret customer engineering drawings to identify manufacturing requirements such as tolerances, critical dimensions, testing and packaging requirements, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Technical aptitude in Electro-mechanical products is a must.
• In-depth knowledge of the connectors and interconnect solutions and associated market applications.
• Familiar with the details from development to testing through to the sales execution.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and ease at convincing customers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products

Responsibilities

• Drive design-in of existing products and define new products and customizations with customers and internal teams.
• Identify technical requirements in customer applications and guide product features.
• Assist sales in defining mechanical, electrical, environmental, quality requirements for RFQ.
• Provide expertise on LEMO product lines and customizations.
• Assist customers and sales in selecting part numbers and building BOMs.
• Generate technical solutions and implement at customer sites.
• Maintain close relationships with technical decision-makers and demonstrate value to sales and design centers.
• Act as technical interface/consultant for connectors and interconnects.
• Understand customer requirements and identify promising markets and applications.
• Present technical/market information and advocate technology investments.
• Provide market intelligence on pricing for custom connectors and assemblies.
• Support budgetary quick-turn quotes and collaborate across teams.
• Attend tradeshows and deliver technical training as needed.
• Travel 40%-50% with sales team for customer visits.

Skills

Electro-mechanical products

Technical consultation

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpreting engineering drawings

Education

Bachelors in Industrial/Mechanical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LEMO GROUP seeks a field application engineer to drive design-in of our connectors and cable assemblies across the central U.S. You will interface with customers, reps and distributors, translating requirements into specifications and product configurations.

You will collaborate with TAM, KAM and engineering to address applications early in the design process. You will guide the sales team on mechanical, electrical, environmental, and regulatory requirements for RFQs and help build BOMs and part