IP&E Field Applications Engineer

Arrow is looking for a Field Application Engineer to join our team in the Michigan region. This individual will be a IP&E FAE who will be responsible for presenting and promoting interconnect, passive, and electro-mechanical components and solutions to customers throughout Michigan.  This individual will need to visit customers in person and thus will need to live in Michigan.  This individual would also support customers through production and engage with suppliers and supplier resources to solve customer problems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Responsible for utilizing an advanced understanding of the customer needs and technical leadership expertise to champion return on engineering investment.
Drive demand creation by maximizing Arrow content on designs. Has an advanced understanding of the customer’s needs and leverage Arrow’s engineering and design services resources to identify & facilitate solutions for customers. Apply intermediate technical expertise to influence designs utilizing solution selling, resources, and strategies.
Partner with the sales team across pre-and post-sales activities, providing more advanced technical support and consulting to promote demand creation. Perform and drive technical calibrations & research with sales, other Arrow departments, and suppliers in support of the customer design. Champion return on engineering investment, design win priorities, initiatives, and promotions by obtaining buy-in and support from sales.
Attend supplier trainings in person and via conference calls. Demonstrate an intermediate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of supplier technologies and how those technologies relate to market needs.
Manage supplier and customer expectations by building and developing relationships, keeping stakeholders up-to-date on activities, plans, and progressing towards initiatives. Deepen and broaden connections with key decision makers within suppliers and customers.
Strategic role: Attend and actively participate in strategic branch meetings and QBR. Develop and drive strategic technical plans by supplier line or customer solutions. Participate in New Product Introduction initiatives through branch training and customer calls. Organize engineering customer events. May support design services initiatives.
What We Are Looking For:

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
Works independently; receives minimal guidance
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement
Contributes to process improvements
Typically resolves problems using existing solutions
Provides informal guidance to junior staff
Works with minimal guidance
Education/Experience:

4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related major
5 years of experience in a semiconductor design role as an mechanical or electrical engineer or 3 years of experience as a Sales Engineer/Field Applications Engineer in the electronics/semiconductor industry
Must have strong interpersonal and presentations skills and enjoy meeting with people
What’s In It For You:

At Arrow, 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!