Applications Engineer

Org Marketing Statement

PARKER CHOMERICS is a global leader of engineered material solutions for EMI shielding and thermal management of electronic devices. Headquartered in Woburn, MA, we are a leading division of Parker Hannifin, a global Fortune 500 company (NYSE: PH).  Our sales, Applications Engineering, and manufacturing teams enable our global customers to provide cutting edge electronics for many markets. Our products empower the next generation of 5G telecommunications gear, autonomous vehicles and advanced defense technologies. 

Our dynamic work place challenges our team to think differently and be thought leaders in the industry. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees by establishing an inclusive, caring and friendly work environment. We encourage the continued education and skill development of our teams and offer advancement opportunities at a global division. If you're looking for a fast paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of technology  Parker Chomerics is for you.

Position Summary

Position Summary

Responsible for customer application support, create product solutions, assist in part design, and customer product development. Provides sales, marketing and customers with design direction in support of the customers technical needs.  Daily technical assistance to customers through phone, email, and web chat.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction

Position responsible for driving the strategic growth segments of the Division through innovative product application development and exploring adjacent market opportunities. Must effectively interface with all Division departments and Division staff. Works with minimal daily supervision. Keeps team leaders and staff informed of project status.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Large customer management including communication, ability to create technical reports and engineering support.

2. Support field sales, distributors and sales representatives as required to maintain Division's premier customer service position.

3. Assist territory and regional manager in adapting current and new products to customer need and satisfaction.

4. Provide technical expertise on product to help close on final sale - New Business Awards (NBA's).

5. Assist design and manufacturing in the development of new and/or revised product according to customer requirements.

6. Provide technical training of customers and distributors in division products.

7.  Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace.

8. Keeps management aware of changes, which would affect the distribution of Parker products.

9. Support development of customer communication programs and special marketing efforts.

10. Support strategic sales plans for existing and adjacent markets for existing and new innovative products.

11. Investigate market needs for innovative products and communicate them to R&D  and Marketing for new product development.

12. Must maintain high degree of customer service, throughput, and quality and participate in division lean activities.

13. Participate in and develop training materials for the Division.

14. Actively work hands-on in the Applications Lab fabricating prototypes and working on Dispensing Equipment.

15. Become dispensing and material expert in division to support Form-in-Place (FIP) gasketing and Thermal Interface Materials (TIM).

16. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

  4 Year BS Engineering or Technical degree. Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, etc.

  2- 4+ years Manufacturing Engineering experience is required

  Experience in dispensing of materials a plus.

  PC literate (MS Office preferred).

  Excellent mechanical comprehensions with the ability to understand, describe or discuss   problems of a technical nature.

  Knowledge of Computer Aided Design Systems (CAD) a plus.

  Must be a US Citizen or have US Permanent Resident Status.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
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