Product Applications Engineer [Power Supply]

global-portal-ttelectronics; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (company-subsidized)

Dental insurance (company-paid)

Vision insurance (company-paid)

Disability & Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus opportunity included

Job summary

TT Electronics is seeking an Applications Engineer to join the Southborough, MA team onsite Monday–Friday. You will support customers, evaluate power supply solutions, and generate technical documentation to drive new business opportunities.

The role requires 2+ years in power supply, strong analytical skills, and ability to coordinate with manufacturing partners to meet customer requirements. A robust benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electric Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Power supply experience of at least 2 years.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into clear product specifications and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Enjoy working in an agile environment with a mix of technical, commercial and product compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple inputs and deadlines.
• Good project management and communication skills to deliver on time, on quality and on cost.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to drive the business to exceed profitability & growth.
• Team player with the ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Serve as expert technical support for all sales channels (direct, reps and distributors).
• Evaluate and determine power supply solutions and technical issues with customers across North America.
• Document load characteristics of customer equipment in our lab to propose optimal power solutions.
• Provide detailed technical and application support for power supply products.
• Communicate with Asian manufacturing partners regarding customer requirements and product issues.
• Create and maintain datasheets, safety reports, schematics, layouts and test records.
• Be familiar with safety/EMC standards (EN60601-1, EN62368-1, EN55011, EN55032, EN61000-x-y).
• Conduct lab modifications on power supplies for customer evaluations.
• Perform lab measurements and modifications as needed for sales and customer requirements.
• Perform fault analysis down to component level; respond with 8D reports as needed.
• Identify opportunities and propose alternative products to enhance profitability.

Skills

Power supply knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team player

Prioritization

Profitability mindset

Agile environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future. Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people – working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world.

Our passion? Simplifying the development of complex electronics… it’s the reason we exist as an organisation. Our way of life? Fostering a culture that values individuals as well as community and teamwork.

Join us – and work with a team that believes success is measured by more than the bottom line, where you’ll find opportunities to achieve your goals, contribute to the lives of others, and build a brighter, smarter future, together.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The Applications Engineer is an integral team member of the Southborough, MA team, ensuring that we're supporting customers and managing the portfolio effectively to facilitate growth. Working with key stakeholders, this role is responsible for supporting business growth strategies and their performance for specific product portfolios. You will support the sales team with the creation and successful conversion of key NBOs (New Business Opportunities).

This is a fully onsite position located at our Southborough, MA office. Candidates are expected to work from the office Monday-Friday.

• Serve as expert technical support for all sales channels (direct, independent reps and distributors).
• Evaluate and determine power supply solutions and technical issues directly with customers throughout North America.
• Be able to thoroughly evaluate and document load characteristics of a supplied customer’s equipment in our in-house lab, to present the best power supply solution.
• Provide detailed expert technical and application support to customers for power supply products
• Communicate directly with Asian manufacturing partners with regards to customer requirements, failure analyses, new product introductions, and other product issues.
• Create and maintain product datasheets, safety agency report and files, schematic and PCB layouts, Design Verification Test reports, customer modification files, and other technical documentation.
• Be familiar with power supply specific safety standards (EN60601-1, EN62368-1), EMC standards like (EN55011, EN55032) including immunity standards like EN61000-x-y requirements.
• Conduct modifications in our lab, on power supplies from our inventory for customer evaluations.
• Perform various lab measurements and modifications if needed, related to sales and customer requirements.
• Perform fault analysis down to the component level for power converters up to 1KW. Be familiar with the industry standard 8D report in order to respond formally to customers.
• Identify opportunities, provide solutions by offering alternative products, guide product line extensions, and conduct pricing analysis to facilitate increased profitability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in Electric Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Power supply experience of at least 2 years, which is essential to assist your understanding of the market and associated drivers for this role.
• Capability to support customers with Power Supply Application requirements , effectively take the customer requirements to a clear product specification and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Enjoy working in an agile business environment which has the combination of technical, commercial and product compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple inputs and competing deadlines.
• Good project management and communication skills to deliver the project on time, on quality and on cost.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to drive the business to exceed profitability & growth goals.
• A team player with the ability to problem solve.

Salary Range: $91,000 - $136,600

Bonus opportunity included

Robust benefits package including company-subsidized medical, company-paid Dental, Vision, Disability & Life, and 401(k) with company match

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which means thatlimitations relating to nationality may apply.

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company wherewhoyou are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.

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