The Applications Engineer will interface directly with Dynapower's Defense customers to help customers and Sales members understand the optimal design. The role works as part of the Engineering team with our Government/Defense Sales team and other cross-functional departments within Dynapower.

General Responsibilities

• Utilizes advanced knowledge of engineering principles & practices in the design, development, analysis and release of products throughout the product life cycle

• Present in regular meetings with customers to provide an emphasis on technical problem solving. Supports existing customers on new product development projects under development

• Communicate business and technical information between the customer and Sensata

• Develop and maintain an in-depth technical understanding of Sensata’s products and competitor product offerings

• Leads design review sessions, both customer and internal, as required; this includes conducting drawing and specification reviews with customers

• Leads failure analysis examinations and prepare failure analysis reports of findings

• Ensure projects meet customer requirements and quality standards

• Perform engineering analyses. Review product specifications and utilize computer aided engineering applications to apply conditions, replicate performance, and evaluate the manufacturability of products

• Help develop and refine 'standard' product configurations that capitalize on the company's strengths and products. Provide onsite technical assistance to the sales team at industry trade shows and customer demonstrations

• Negotiate technical specifications

• Respond to requests for proposals and assist in the preparation of quotations for standard and custom products

• Establish and maintain customer engineering relations

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.

• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

• Interact directly with project managers and clients to fully understand their respective needs and iterate over their requirements.

• Plan and coordinate technical tasks with a multidisciplinary project through close communication with the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Managers

• Follow up on technical actions and plan short-term schedules.

• Define the effort required to meet the current objectives and follow-up on these estimates.

• Assist the project manager in strategic and execution planning, as well as project costs follow-up.

• Manage system requirements; oversee system design and conformity, monitor system performances, manage technical risks.

• Create and maintain project Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix

• Regularly make presentations to clients and members of the technical team during design reviews and other project milestones.

• Develop and continuously improve our systems engineering tools, including Model-based Systems Engineering.

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This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

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