Applications Engineer

Position Overview

The primary function of this role is to evaluate customer RF & Microwave filter technical requirements and develop accurate and timely quotations on behalf of the Business Development & Sales staff. This function also works closely with Engineering to ensure alignment with current design, manufacturing, and testing methodologies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Retrieving and evaluating customer requirements for RF & Microwave filters, including technical requirements, quality clauses, etc.
• Selecting the proper filter design topology, product series, etc., based on customer requirements
• Creating part numbers in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Assigning appropriate product pricing using the released internal pricing guide as a reference
• Developing pricing models for new products not included in the internal pricing guide
• Creating product quotations in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Supporting Business Development and Inside Sales personnel in customer meetings
• Regularly interfacing with Engineering to maintain alignment on best practices for design, manufacturing processes, testing, etc.
• Supporting Engineering with preliminary filter design when required
• Owning, validating, and updating the internal pricing guide on a quarterly basis using actual cost data

Qualifications Summary

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• 5+ years’ Engineering experience
• Clear Verbal and Written communication skills
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed
• Must be willing and able to travel on occasion

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge and experience with estimating engineering design work
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and solve problems with a moderate-to-high degree of complexity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite products (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to effectively plan and manage dozens of unique opportunities at once
• Ability to effectively analyze technical requirements documents, inclusive of Source Control Drawings (SCD), Quality Clauses, etc.
• Ability to learn and operate effectively in CRM and ERP applications
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pace environment