Field Application Engineer

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Bay Area, California | Help Shape the Technology Behind Tomorrow's Innovations

Love solving technical challenges? Enjoy working directly with customers? Ready to see your engineering expertise make a real-world impact?

At Laird Qnity, we're looking for a Field Application Engineer who is equal parts engineer, problem solver, consultant, and relationship builder.

In this role, you won't be sitting behind a desk all day. You'll work closely with some of the most innovative companies in the world, helping them solve complex thermal, EMI, and electronic design challenges using Qnity's advanced technologies. From concept and prototyping to production launch, you'll be a trusted technical expert guiding customers through their product development journey.

If you enjoy combining engineering, customer interaction, and business impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

You'll become a key partner to engineers designing next-generation technologies, helping transform ideas into products that make it to market.

Every day brings something different:

✅ Collaborating with leading OEM engineering teams

✅ Solving real-world design and manufacturing challenges

✅ Presenting innovative technical solutions that influence product direction

✅ Partnering with sales, manufacturing, and R&D teams

✅ Managing projects from initial concept through production

✅ Building strong customer relationships across one of the world's most exciting technology hubs.

This role offers a unique combination of technical expertise, customer engagement, and business influence.

What You'll Do

As a Field Application Engineer, you'll be the bridge between our customers and our engineering teams.

You will:

• Partner directly with customer engineering teams to understand technical challenges and deliver practical solutions
• Support new product development, next-generation technologies, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Present design concepts, simulations, and recommendations to customers
• Drive projects from prototype through production launch
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and timelines
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor while building long-term relationships
• Help identify new business opportunities and contribute to strategic growth
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and industry trends.

Who You Are

You enjoy being where the action is.

You're someone who naturally builds relationships, loves solving complex problems, and gets energized by helping customers succeed.

You may be the perfect fit if you:

• Have an Engineering degree and a strong technical foundation
• Have 1- 3y experience in a similar role
• Enjoy interacting with customers and translating technical concepts into practical solutions
• Are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Can balance multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
• Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments
• Have experience in thermal, electromagnetic, electrical, or mechanical engineering.

Why Qnity?

At Qnity, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while partnering with some of the industry's most innovative companies.

You'll join a team that values:

• Innovation and creativity
• Collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Career growth and continuous learning
• Technical excellence
• Entrepreneurial thinking.

Most importantly, you'll see your contributions directly influencing customer success and bringing new technologies to life.

Build relationships. Solve complex problems. Help create the next generation of technology.

If you're an engineer who enjoys working with people as much as solving technical challenges, we'd love to meet you.

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