Applications Engineer

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.

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