Field Applications Engineer – Distribution

Role Overview

• Provide technical support to Laird Distributors and their customers integrating Laird’s EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, and structural/precision metal components into their designs
• Assist with product selection by analyzing customer requirements and recommending appropriate materials or components
• Support design-in activities, including reviewing schematics, mechanical layouts, and thermal models to ensure compatibility with Laird solutions
• Conduct technical presentations and training for Distributors, customers and internal teams on Laird technologies and application best practices
• Collaborate with engineering and product management to communicate customer needs, field issues, and product improvement opportunities
• Participate in testing and validation, leveraging Laird’s advanced modeling and simulation tools to help customers optimize performance
• Troubleshoot EMI, thermal, or wireless performance issues in customer prototypes or production systems
• Support sales teams by providing technical justification, documentation, and competitive analysis during the sales cycle
• Regularly attend customer design review meetings with or without the Distributor and provide technical design support for SBU solutions
• Utilize all product offerings, providing insightful and detailed design solutions
• Drive prototype, tool build, and initial production build to meet customer timelines
• Originate and release final production documentation, detailed with critical dimensions and tolerances required for a functional part, but also taking into account manufacturing restrictions
• Manage and direct a product development design team consisting of multiple engineering disciplines
• Manage and coordinate activities between departments to meet product development requirements
• Simultaneously set priorities/direction for multiple programs in development
• Responsible for working with Distribution Partners, OEM engineers, Manufacturer's Representatives and Territory Sales Managers to implement Laird provided solutions for existing, qualifying new and next generation and cost reduction programs
• Adheres to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• Excellent time management skills
• Have an understanding of electronic component distributors, their needs and how they operate
• Proficient with solid-modeling software, preferable Pro/Engineering
• Understanding of Finite Element Analysis process, preferably with a history of analyzing boundary conditions and results
• Exhibit understanding of the cross-functional relationships between inter-company groups and the expertise required to take a product through development and on to production
• Business fluency in French and English.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical field
• Experience/knowledge in manufacturing processes preferred
• Several years experience with sheet metal manufacturing and design
• Several years experience with thermal management and implementation of thermal solutions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities