Applications Engineer

Mesa, AZ
Full Time
Sales
Mid Level
Are you a mechanical or electrical engineer that doesn't want to sit at a desk every day? Do you like to travel? Would you like to work with customers? SV Microwave's Applications Engineer position in Mesa, Arizona is an excellent opportunity for a problem-solving engineer looking for a creative and challenging career with a fast-paced, growing organization.

At SV Microwave, a division of Amphenol, we distinguish ourselves by the quality of our people - high energy, results-oriented individuals - and by being the strongest engineered solution company for our products in the world. SV is a recognized world leader in RF and microwave connectors, cable assemblies, and resistive products. Our success is dependent on the ability of our people and, likewise, our people are committed to the success of SV. If you are ready to join a company that is changing the way people connect, apply today!

Summary
Applications Engineers work with SV Sales, Marketing and Engineering teams to provide technical sales support for new and existing customers in the Western Region. They will build relationships with customer design and manufacturing engineers to ensure product design-in, qualification and technical solutions and they will drive sales growth and sustainment by supporting customer purchasing and planning organizations.

Responsibilities
  • Engage customer base in engineering design phase for new product development
  • Travel to customer sites as needed to support existing business and win new opportunities
  • Work closely with Design Engineering to translate customer requirements into drawings and BOM documentation
  • Work with Marketing to identify product and pricing to compete in territory
  • Work with Manufacturing Engineering to develop processes as needed to support customer requirements
  • Set goals for market expansion targeting new applications and new customers
  • Provide quick response and resolution to customer technical issues and problems
  • Monitor industry trends and standards, as they relate to our product lines
Requirements
  • Three years’ experience in Engineering 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Highly organized and self-motivated
  • Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
  • Strong customer interaction skills
  • Fast and independent learner
  • Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
  • Innovative problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Customer oriented with good interpersonal skills
  • Travel in region a minimum of 30%

Desired Qualifications Include
  • Cable assembly and electro-mechanical interconnect background; especially in high frequency RF products
  • Experience with new product development documentation, procedures & processes
  • Experience with product, component & materials costing

SV Offers
  • A start-up atmosphere within a large, established organization
  • A meritocracy where a high level of achievement and contribution is rewarded
  • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
  • On the job training and continuous career development opportunities
  • 401k with a company match plus an additional employer-paid contribution
  • Healthcare including medical, dental and vision, life and disability
  • 15 days of Paid Time Off to start and 12 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities and education loan repayment assistance
  • The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance
  • Veteran and military-friendly environment
  • Complete benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition repayment assistance, EAP, a 401k company matched contribution and a 401k non-elective company contribution.
This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain required authorizations(s) from the U.S. Government. 

Drug free work environment/An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or National Origin
 
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