Field Application Engineer

Company: TTM Technologies - North America
Location: Meriden
Posted on: November 17, 2022

Job Description:

TTM Technologies - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board ManufacturerCome join an innovative team making a difference to our customers and partners in the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Computing, Industrial & Instrumentation, Networking & Communications, and Medical industries. TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global printed circuit board manufacturer, focusing on quick-turn and volume production of technologically advanced PCBs, backplane assemblies and electro-mechanical solutions as well as a global designer and manufacturer of high-frequency radio frequency (RF) and microwave components and assemblies. We strive for an environment of excellence where you are encouraged to think creatively and innovatively to develop a professional future centered on growth and opportunity.We are passionate about growing our business and place a high priority on teamwork, communication and collaboration! If you can see yourself as an integral part of the TTM team, then explore our career opportunities and apply today!Position Scope:The Field Applications Engineer is responsible for technical support to customer's PCB design and manufacturing groups. This position will support design activities tied to our strategic product lines with preference on flex & rigid flex technology products for Aerospace and Defense OEMs. Individual will be responsible for feedback on routing, pad lay out techniques, offer trade-off analysis of PCB stack-ups, material selection, reliability, signal integrity and overall manufacturability requirements based on the customers' end use application.Duties and Responsibilities:Provide DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFV (Design for Value) support to customer engineering and design teams for new designs and existing design improvementSupport drawing reviews prior to design release and help architect drawing notes to support the specific design and manufacturing needsImplement industry specification (IPC) requirements as well as customer developed specifications requirementsFacilitate disposition of technical queries between TTM's pre-production engineering groups and the customerUpdate customer design and manufacturing groups on TTM capabilities and technology road map through formal presentationsProvide the manufacturing facilities insight into future customer needs, technology requirements and identify gaps in TTMs ability to support those future needsAssist and coordinate with TTM pre-production to create controlled impedance stack-upsAssist the Sales Account Managers in increasing customer revenue by providing technical support and serviceTravel to and visit customer sights to support technical discussions, issues, and key programs as required.Create and conduct technical capability presentations in conjunction with the sales teamThis position will interface regularly with TTM's Sales, Development, Pre-Production Engineering departments, and Operations, and it is essential that the employee be able to effectively balance the communication channels between these departmentsEssential Skills and Knowledge:Develop a thorough understanding of TTM manufacturing and design capabilities and value add offerings to support QTA/NPI/Production ManufacturingAbility to establish contacts and build relationships with customers to drive improved communication and partnershipAbility to make routine decisions with general direction provided by department managerStrong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work well with customers design groupsStrong engineering background and knowledge of entire PCB manufacturing process including; process flows, individual processing steps, and pre-production toolingSelf-motivated and willing to work with minimum supervisionEffective public speaking and presentation skillsEducation and Experience:Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred5+ years of experience in engineering activities related to PCB industryIntermediate level skills using Genesis STAR software, drawing / blueprint interpretation skills, and use of PCB stack-up toolsProficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft ProjectTravel for customer visits and TTM North American sites required up to 40% of the timeExport Statement:Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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