Application Engineer (f/m/d)

About The Role

We are looking for an Application Engineer (f/m/d) to join our Aerospace and Defense market team. In this role, you will provide application support to enable sales growth at existing and new customers within a global team which develops, manufactures, and sells products in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) market.

This position will be located at our facility in Pleinfled, near Nuremberg, with work from home days possible as part of a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales and Product Specialists to drive growth of existing products in target end uses; this includes supporting the sales team in strategic selling and market assessment activities as the application expert and ensuring application is aligned with existing product concepts
• Respond promptly to customer requests for technical support, including quality issues and/or integration issues in partnership with operations, sales and product specialists globally
• Leverage customer relationships and market access as a key member of account and product teams to support matching internal capabilities with customer needs
• Partner with Application Engineers in other locations to support regional and global customers and product development efforts
• Verify and validate that existing products meet fitness for use based on customer application requirements including the integration and use of the product; this includes coordinating internal testing in support of customer validation processes
• Partner with the product and technical team to analyze competitive alternatives and assess Gore’s product positioning and value proposition

Required Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
Minimum 3 years of experience as an Application, Product Development, Design or Process Engineer
Proven ability to prioritize and drive multiple projects and/or customer support activities
Proven ability to create and communicate comprehensive technical reports using analytical, problem solving, creative thinking, and reasoning skills
Strong interpersonal skills rooted in the ability to positively influence, build long-term relationships and trustful networks with customers as well as colleagues
Ability to influence cross functional teams to drive results internally and externally

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in Aerospace applications
Familiarity with elements of Radio frequency/Microwave technology and microwave cable assembly specifications

This position requires access to information or items that are export controlled under U.S. law. Any offer will be conditioned upon Gore obtaining export control authorization for the candidate under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), as required by the position.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact