Advanced Energy Industries - Portland, OR
posted 3 months ago
The Sr. Field Applications Engineer at Advanced Energy plays a crucial role in providing technical support to the sales account team, corporate product marketing, engineering teams, and customers. This position is integral to the company's strategy for securing and defending customer design wins, which are essential to achieving corporate objectives. The engineer will primarily support one of AE's key accounts, engaging extensively with customers to foster relationships and gather valuable market intelligence regarding industry trends, customer needs, and competitive developments. This role requires a proactive approach to understanding customer requirements and ensuring that AE's products are effectively applied and supported in various applications. In this position, the engineer will work closely with key customer contacts, account managers, product managers, and engineers to identify new business opportunities and promote AE's products. The engineer will also be responsible for defending existing business by providing proactive support and building strong relationships with customers and colleagues. This involves acting as a technical liaison, ensuring that customer needs are met, and communicating effectively with various stakeholders. Additionally, the Sr. Field Applications Engineer will provide training and troubleshooting support to customers and AE colleagues, sharing expertise and mentoring junior team members. The role requires effective communication skills to convey technical information in a digestible manner to audiences with varying levels of technical background. Overall, this position is vital for enhancing AE's customer relationships and driving the company's success in the semiconductor and related industries.