Field Applications Engineer

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We are a high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D and production of Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs), EMI shielding materials, and magnetic components, serving industries including Telecommunications, Data Centers, Automotive, Industrial equipment, consumer electronics and etc,  we are seeking a field application engineer with technical/project leadership capability to drive customer application innovation through technical empowerment, enhance customer experience, strengthen product competitiveness, and accelerate sales growth and market expansion.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technical Leadership for customer application, key account maintenance and development.

• Lead customer application related technical development, enhancing expertise in material characterization, thermal management solutions ,EMC testing  and related fields.

• Deliver cutting-edge solutions that align with market demands in datacenter, automotive and other strategic verticals. Design and implement industry-focused application programs. Develop industry-driven technical promotion strategies.

• Designing targeted technical marketing tools to empower sales teams in engaging decision-makers.

• Application Technology Lab Development & Maintenance 

• Develop customized Technical Validation Testbeds (TTV) for rapid prototyping, failure analysis, and product compatibility testing. 

• Lead material application characteristic analysis, build material databases, and generate standardized test reports.

• Conduct product competitiveness analysis, benchmarking  against competitors and aligning with customer needs to identify technical differentiation for market strategy support.

• On-site or remote technical support & solution delivery.

• Resolve complex technical challenges (e.g., high-power device thermal design, high-frequency magnetic component selection) with end-to-end support from material selection to mass production. 

• Collaborate with sales teams on technical marketing, leveraging lab data and case studies to drive customer decision-making. 

2. Cross-functional Collaboration & Innovation 

• Partner with R&D to optimize material formulations and processes based on lab data and customer feedback. 

• Monitor industry trends (e.g., third-generation semiconductor materials, liquid cooling technologies) and lead pre-competitive R&D and patent strategy. 

3. Customer Engagement & Branding 

• Strengthen client relationships through lab open houses, technical workshops, and thought leadership initiatives. 

• Publish technical whitepapers, application case studies, and industry insights to establish technical authority.   

REQUIREMENTS

• Strategic and structured thinker with strong execution capabilities.

• Rich experience managing complex projects is a must.

• Hands-on experience in building technical platforms (e.g., TTV test systems, customer experience interfaces).

• Strong commercialization mindset, translating lab innovations into product value and customer success. 

• A quicker learner with an analytic mind, be self-motivated and able to work toward defined objectives independently;

• Works well in a Team environment and guides the team as the “expert” in a particular field.

• Excellent communication & demonstration skills, both oral and written in English & Mandarin, internal and external. •Accept up to 50% % travel of the time.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields (Ph.D. preferred). 

• 8+ years in technical roles within electronic materials/components industries, with proven success in technical platform development.

• Expertise in at least one of the following: thermal materials, EMI shielding, or magnetic components. Experience in Automotive, Data center, Telecom markets is a plus.   

• Experience/knowledge in related product lines design & manufacturing processes is preferred.

• 3+ years design experience will be plus.

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