Ultimate Staffing · 20 hours ago
Field Application Engineer
Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a highly motivated Field Application Engineer to support our client's strategic team in Cupertino, CA. This role is crucial in ensuring the successful integration of connector and interconnect solutions into products, requiring strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary technical interface, building and maintaining strong relationships with engineering and program teams
Provide connector selection, design-in, and application engineering support tailored to clients' requirements
Lead design-win activities by ensuring compliance with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and reliability standards
Collaborate with internal engineering teams on prototype builds, qualification, and mass production readiness
Address technical challenges related to signal integrity, EMI/EMC, durability, and manufacturability
Deliver technical presentations, documentation, and performance reports in line with clients' review processes
Proactively identify and mitigate risks in design and production phases
Communicate customer insights, requirements, and roadmaps to internal product management and R&D teams
Support on-site and virtual design reviews, audits, and issue resolution activities
Qualification
Required
Fluency in both English and Japanese is required
Education: Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Industrial Distribution preferred) or equivalent technical experience
Experience: Solutions-based background in working with customers in developing long-term customer relationships and partnerships
Proven experience in technical sales or a related field
Technical Skills: Proficiency with CAD tools, simulation environments, and basic electrical/mechanical testing
Strong ability to initiate and maintain customer/supplier relationships
Excellent and effective program management skills
Strong understanding of the technical aspects of the company's products
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and travel within the assigned territory
Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite