Field Applications Engineer – Distribution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical assistance to Laird Distributors and their clients as they integrate Laird’s EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, and structural/precision metal components into their designs.

• Aid in product selection by evaluating customer needs and suggesting suitable materials or components.

• Support design-in efforts by reviewing schematics, mechanical layouts, and thermal models to guarantee compatibility with Laird solutions.

• Conduct technical presentations and training sessions for Distributors, customers, and internal teams regarding Laird technologies and best practices in applications.

• Collaborate with engineering and product management to relay customer requirements, address field issues, and identify opportunities for product enhancements.

• Engage in testing and validation, utilizing Laird’s advanced modeling and simulation tools to assist customers in optimizing performance.

• Troubleshoot EMI, thermal, or wireless performance challenges in customer prototypes or production systems.

• Assist sales teams by providing technical justification, documentation, and competitive analysis throughout the sales cycle.

• Regularly participate in customer design review meetings, with or without the Distributor, offering technical design support for SBU solutions.

• Employ all product offerings to deliver insightful and detailed design solutions.

• Oversee prototype development, tool construction, and initial production runs to align with customer timelines.

• Create and release final production documentation, detailing critical dimensions and tolerances necessary for a functional part while considering manufacturing constraints.

• Lead and manage a product development design team composed of various engineering disciplines.

• Coordinate activities across departments to fulfill product development requirements.

• Set priorities and direction for multiple concurrent programs under development.

• Responsible for collaborating with Distribution Partners, OEM engineers, Manufacturer's Representatives, and Territory Sales Managers to implement Laird solutions for existing, qualifying new, and next-generation cost-reduction programs.

• Comply with quality and safety systems or uphold quality and safety standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional time management abilities.

• Understanding of electronic component distributors, their requirements, and operational methods.

• Proficient in solid-modeling software, preferably Pro/Engineering.

• Knowledge of the Finite Element Analysis process, ideally with experience in analyzing boundary conditions and results.

• Demonstrated understanding of cross-functional relationships among inter-company groups and the expertise necessary to guide a product from development to production.

• Business proficiency in both French and English.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a technical field.

• Preferred experience or knowledge in manufacturing processes.

• Several years of experience in sheet metal manufacturing and design.

• Several years of experience with thermal management and the implementation of thermal solutions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• 401(k).

• Paid time off.

• Flexible working hours.

• Professional development opportunities.