Field Application Engineer

Applications Engineer

The Applications Engineer will interface directly with our customers. The role works as part of a team of other Applications Engineers and Account Managers who work closely with Sensata's global engineering, sales, and other cross-functional disciplines.

General Responsibilities:

• Utilizes advanced knowledge of engineering principles & practices in the design, development, analysis and release of products throughout the product life cycle
• Advises on technical problem resolutions in customer interface meetings. Supports existing customers on new product development projects under development
• Communicate business and technical information between the customer and Sensata
• Develop and maintain an in-depth technical understanding of Sensata's products and competitor product offerings
• Leads design reviews, both customer and internal, as required; this includes conducting drawing and specification reviews with customers
• Advises on failure analysis examinations and prepares failure analysis reports of findings
• Ensure projects meet customer requirements and quality standards
• Perform engineering analyses. Review product specifications and utilize computer aided engineering applications to apply conditions, replicate performance, and evaluate the manufacturability of products
• Help develop and refine 'standard' product configurations that capitalize on the company's strengths and products. Provide onsite technical assistance to the sales team at industry trade shows and customer demonstrations
• Negotiate technical specifications
• Respond to requests for proposals and assist in the preparation of quotations for standard and custom products
• Establish strong relationships with existing customer base at all levels; understand their business strategy and customer applications
• Knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding and forming. Basic knowledge of a core manufacturing processes (Calibration, Final Function Transfer, leak testing, welding/soldering, adhesive and gel dispensing)
• Establish and maintain customer engineering relations

Experience / Qualifications:

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers