What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Application Engineer - Bay Area position at DuPont de Nemours, Inc.?
At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it's providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world.
If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!
We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.
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Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter!
Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.
Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!
Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.
Summary : With minimal supervision, persons employed in this position are responsible for, but not limited to, design and manufacturing related functions required by key customers. This is done synergistically with sales and manufacturing to achieve all customer design targets and goals. This position is in support of the Bay Area in Norther California. Persons in this position can be located anywhere in the region but preference is given to the Bay Area.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for working with OEM engineers, Manufacturer's Representatives, Distribution Partners and Territory Sales Managers to implement Laird solutions for existing, next generation, and cost reduction programs.
- Regularly attend customer meetings and provide technical design support while simultaneously building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
- Utilize Laird and DuPont products and materials to help solve customer challenges with insightful and detailed design solutions.
- Present design solutions to customer, utilizing modeling and simulation during presentation.
- Drive customer interactions, prototype, and initial production build to meet stakeholder timelines.
- Originate and release final production documentation, detailed with critical dimensions and tolerances required for a functional part, but also taking into account manufacturing restrictions.
- Manage and direct a project through a product development design team consisting of multiple engineering disciplines.
- Manage and coordinate internal activities to meet product development requirements and timelines in support of customer programs.
- Set priorities and direction for multiple programs concurrently in development.
- Keep work skills current to insure Laird competitiveness in a dynamic global business environment.
- May require extensive travel to customer sites required providing design specific solutions (~50%)
- Adhere to quality and safety systems and maintain quality and safety standards.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
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1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing. For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont's announcement.
