Field Application Engineer - Embedded Systems/Electrical

Field Application Engineer - Embedded Systems/Electrical

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The Field Application Engineer creatively and rapidly solves critical product issues for StoneAge’s global team, contractors using our equipment, and facilities/plants using our equipment. The support ranges from answering technical questions directly to updating and testing designs to address product concerns and issues. Additionally, the Embedded Systems Field Application Engineer is responsible for the proper implementation and successful operation of StoneAge Products with a heightened focus on wireless and electrical system reliability. This position will work in collaboration with other Field Application Engineers and Customer Success Team; however, most of the daily work will be completed independently with guidance and insight from other technical resources as appropriate. The Field Application Engineering position is collaborative nature and must maintain the ability to communicate across multiple Engineering disciplines.
This position requires the ability to gain a broad understanding of the entire StoneAge product portfolio, the resources and expertise present within the engineering team, and the variety of applications our products have solved in the past. The role needs to understand and suggest the appropriate avenues of support - including providing a direct fix, creating a custom solution, or sending the inquiry for a new product review. A key aspect of this role will be the ability to handle an inconsistent volume of unplanned work while successfully tracking and managing all global support requests. Clear communication is essential to ensure all stakeholders know the status and projected resolution dates.
This position reports to the Application Engineering Manager. The starting pay range is between $80-90K, depending on experience, plus a generous benefits package.

Requirements

Product Support Requirements:
• Demonstrate the ability to receive, triage, and provide rapid response to all product support inquiries. This includes but is not limited to product operation best practices and recommendations, product application insights, and safety-related concerns.
• Closely partner with the Customer Success Team and by extension the Regional Solutions Managers to resolve all issues promptly through both technical and non-technical means.
• Solve product issues in short order, allowing customers back to work quickly. Determine the need and track the resolution for longer-term fixes; implement in coordination with the other key stakeholders and the Product Engineering Manager.
• Maintain a strong relationship with Engineering team, practice good judgment, and to elevate issues that require additional support.
• Monitor Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests and any Quality Control (QC) efforts.
• Manage multiple high-priority support requests simultaneously and communicate status regularly.
• Resolve issues and concerns with cross functional teams including engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and/or service. • Conduct on-site testing to verify, validate, and resolve reported issues and/or unexpected product behaviors.
• Directly repair products, if required, and return to the customer in agreed upon timelines.
• Support Sales and Customer Service teams by attending Sales meetings and gathering any critical product feedback or application issues. Integrate this into suggested product changes and communicate status updates frequently.
• Support development of training materials, as required, as an interface to create content including models, videos, and scripts.
• Support Sales team in conducting competitive tool testing, on an as-needed basis.

Product Transition Requirements:
• Support field testing for new products to capture customer feedback and provide recommendations to the R&D Engineering team.
• Assist manufacturing in the building, testing, and training associated with new and existing products.
• Coordinate with the New Products Team (Engineering, Purchasing, QC, Operations, Sales, Business Development, and Marketing) to ensure that new product designs transition smoothly into production.
• Train end-users, Dealers, or StoneAge staff on proper tool assembly, maintenance, and operation for new and existing products.
• Participate in product design reviews and incorporate feedback into designs as permitted given product requirements and project schedules.

General:
• Maintain real-time communication regarding project status, obstacles, key design decisions and schedule with key stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Track and record engineering time, by project, using timekeeping software.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees.
• Effectively communicate and interact with management and team members at all levels of the organization through both verbal and written means.
• Perform any additional duties requested by the Applications Engineering Manager.

KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Required:
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in C/C and familiar with embedded development.
• A problem-solving approach and a strong desire to see the customer succeed.
• Solution and ‘Value Proposition’ oriented, with focus to contribute to business growth.
• Analytical, accurate, creative, flexible, open minded.
• Can work independently, a self-starter, takes initiative.
• Demonstrated experience in technical support and/or product design is preferred.
• Good Understanding of Embedded Software Development.
• Understanding of bootloaders.
• Understanding of debugging, tracing tools and test and measurement tools.
• Self- motivated and disciplined.
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with multiple groups at different locations.
• Must be detail oriented with strong customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites to help on solving customer problems.
• Working knowledge of MS Office software.

Desired:
• Experience using IAR EWARM or other IDE’s.

Robotic system design and development
• Electromechanical experience/knowledge
• Knowledge of development and support of MCUs (STM, Nordic) and associated peripheral drivers (I2C, USART etc).
• Familiarity with Waterblasting safety standards and protocols.
• Software porting and application performance optimization is a plus.
• SMT PCBA repair/troubleshooting
OTHER INFORMATION
• Travel will be required.
• Extended working hours will be needed at peak times or when short staffed.
• Must be able to lift heavy loads using proper lifting techniques as outlined in the StoneAge Employee Handbook.
• Must follow all Safety Protocols outlined in the StoneAge Safety Handbook.
• Familiarity with Waterblasting Safety Standards and Protocols is a plus but not required.
• We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.
• Research shows that women and underrepresented groups often apply to open roles only if they meet 100% of the listed criteria. We encourage everyone — including women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and those in the LGBTQIA+ community — to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

Benefits

The starting salary for this position is estimated to be between $80,000 to $90,000, depending on experience. StoneAge offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes group health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a guaranteed match, paid parental leave, a wellness rewards program, and much more.
We are an employee-owned company with profit-sharing and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP"), in which shares of company stock are allocated to eligible employees each year.
Our "Own It" mindset captures what many of us consider the biggest benefit of all: a highly engaged, collaborative workplace where everyone matters and every employee makes a significant impact.
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