Field Applications Engineer (m/f/d)

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. 

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!

We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

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Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter! 

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results. 

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

Field Applications Engineer is responsible for, but not limited to, design and manufacturing related functions required by key SBU account customers, working synergistically with sales and manufacturing to achieve all customer design targets and goals.

Responsibilities:

• Regularly attend customer design review meetings and provide technical design support for SBU solutions.

• Utilize all product offerings, providing insightful and detailed design solutions.

• Present design solutions to customer team, utilizing solid model design techniques during presentation.

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

• Keep work skills current to insure Laird competitiveness in a dynamic global business environment. May require extensive travel to customer sites required providing design specific solutions.

• Adheres to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical field. ideally in mechanics or electronics.

• Experience/knowledge in manufacturing processes preferred.

• 5- 8 years experience in a similar position.

• 3-5 years experience with sheet metal manufacturing and design.

• 3-5 years experience with thermal management and implementation of thermal solutions.

• 5+ years design experience

• Excellent time management skills.

• 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.

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

• Attention to detail.

• Demonstrate skill in Microsoft Project.

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(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.