We are currently seeking an Applications Engineer 2 to serve as our NPI (New Product Introduction) champion, providing technical guidance to both customers and internal stakeholders.
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his is a fully remote position. The ideal candidate will reside in the Phoenix, Arizona area.Duties & Responsibilities- Drive NPI activities through customer interactions within a defined geographic region (territory) and key accounts to drive growth.
- Follow up on sales leads requiring technical assistance generated for the assigned territory
- Engineering resource on the front-end team to lead technical aspects of the sales cycle.
- Travel to customer sites as needed to support existing business and win new opportunities. Travel up to 50%.
- Oversee the delivery of projects on-time and on schedule with best-in-class quality with the design and development of application specific connector solutions.
- Research and analyze environment and competitive conditions, customer needs, and market trends and develop plans to adapt and succeed in a changing environment.
- Determine optimum manufacturing location (prototype / production) based on customer logistics / factory capabilities in co-ordination with global operations team.
- Drive Engineering Change Orders and New Product Releases.
- Utilize global design engineering resources to increase throughput and maximize efficiency.
- Build cost models for new product designs by working with manufacturing and external vendors.
- Assist in publishing regional Engineering Action Reports with updates to drive weekly meeting agenda.
- Maintain organized project files.
- Drive rapid resolution of technical quality and production issues related to product consumed within the region.
- Assist in value engineering initiatives.
- Foster an environment of continuous improvement within the department and organization.
- Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters with an appreciable latitude for un-reviewed action or decision.
- May be assisted by Entry/Junior or Intermediate Level personnel.
- Position may be required to work remote / off site as needed by assigned territory.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with two (2) to six (6) years of related experience.
- Other requirements as necessary.
The base pay for this position ranges from $71,875 - $107,813 annually. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support such as H1B, TN, E-3, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or employment based permanent residence processes, now or in the future.
