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JOB: Field Application Engineer
LOCATION: East Coast
STATUS: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Field Application Engineer is responsible for the development of business opportunities in the industrial, medical equipment, POS/scanning, security and other commercial applications. This position works with Hirose teams (sales and engineering), external partners (manufacturing representatives and distributors), and customers, reporting to the IG Segment Leader.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research connector requirements of potential customers within a target application and identify, which Hirose connectors might meet needs of the customer.
• Provide input to the IG Segment Leader on the most attractive applications for Hirose to pursue.
• Prepare sales materials and train Hirose sales teams (NSM, RSM, manufacturing representatives, and distributors) on potential connectors for a target application.
• Attend customer meetings within a target application with Hirose sales teams and provide technical/engineering expertise.
• Perform win/loss analysis on potential customers within a target application, including a need assessment of new or modified connectors.
• Provide support to inside sales and HRS partners, as needed.
• Special projects as delegated by the IG Segment Leader.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• B.S. degree in engineering or a related field
• Two plus years experience in the electronics industry; connector experience is a distinct advantage.
• Good communication, presence, and presentation skills to work with internal teams, external partners, and customers.
• Willingness to travel domestically and to Japan to become familiar and trained on Hirose connectors.
• Positive attitude, proactive mentality, responsive and strong work ethic.
• Fluency in Japanese language and culture a plus, but not required.

CONTACT INFORMATION: jobs@hirose.com

Hirose Electric (U.S.A.), Inc.
2688 Westhills Court
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Fax: 805-522-0208

Hirose Electric (U.S.A.), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.