Field Application Engineer - Energy and Power

Description

The Energy and Power Field Applications Engineer will report into Richardson RFPD’s corporate engineering, an Arrow Electronics company, and will drive our demand creation efforts as well as provide application support to our key customers on the east coast of the United States.

The focus will be on supporting the front end of designs with the latest power conversion / management technologies used in transportation, renewable energy and industrial power applications such solar and wind power, battery chargers, electric vehicles, welding, AC / DC drives, UPS, MRI, laser and induction heating.

Be part of a team of Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) applications engineering specialists who guide companies transitioning from silicon-based solutions, offering full support on the switching components and associated products optimized for these technologies.

Working in conjunction with the local technical marketing and sales team, the Energy and Power Applications Engineer will also act as technical advisor for the sales force and will play a key role in the execution of Richardson RFPD corporate strategy in the territory.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Has an advanced understanding of customer’s needs and will leverage Richardson RFPD’s line card, engineering and design services resources to identify & facilitate Energy Storage and Power Management solutions for customers.
• Responsible for architecting and developing solution specifications, a preliminary feasibility assessment and for providing guidance with the engineering execution.

The E&P Applications Engineer will work closely with Richardson RFPD’s corporate engineering team as well as third-party design support entities to ensure successful completion of these projects.

• Assists in the qualification of energy & power opportunities as well as supporting the field in increasing product content in new designs.
• Participates in regional and corporate vendor reviews.
• Develops and drives strategic technical plans by supplier line or customer solutions.
• Organizes engineering customer events and participates in trade shows representing Richardson RFPD as the technical subject matter expert.
• Attends supplier product trainings in person or via conference calls and keeps abreast of emerging new technology by participating in industry workshops, seminars and trade shows.

What Are We Looking For?

• BSEE or related engineering degree and 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience in a sales environment, component supplier or distribution channel, preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of power conversion circuits (1 kWatt+) and various system topologies such as single-phase / three-phase bridge, half-bridge / full bridge, buck and boost.
• Strong knowledge and experience with wide bandgap semiconductor processes and products such as SiC (Silicon Carbide) and GaN (Gallium Nitride) is required.
• Detailed working experiences pertaining to high power components including IGBT’s, MOSFETs, electrolytic / film capacitor and thermal management products.
• Supercapacitor knowledge a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to consult in a client-facing role.
• Strong technical presentation and analytical skills.
• Traveling required up to 20% of the time.

Work Arrangement :

Fully remote : Must be able to travel to a Richardson RFPD office location as requested by Richardson RFPD leadership

What’s In It For You : At Richardson RFPD, an Arrow company, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job.

That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities
• And more!

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Annual Hiring Range / Hourly Rate :

$112,400.00 - $181,500.00

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and / or skill level.

The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Location :

US-MA-Massachusetts (Remote Employees)Remote work employees may be required to be present at the closest designated Arrow office for work-related purposes, at the Company’s request and sole discretion.

Time Type : Full time

Full time

Job Category : Sales

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EEO Statement :

Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.