Field Applications Engineer

As an Applications Engineer , you will partner closely with customers and internal teams to translate complex mechanical, electrical, and thermal requirements into winning technical solutions. This role plays a critical part in driving product adoption, supporting customer success, and enabling growth across key product segments. Our Team You will work as part of a collaborative Applications Engineering team, partnering daily with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Product Line Management. Together, this group supports customers across the Americas while coordinating with global counterparts to deliver consistent, high‑quality technical solutions. What You Will Do Partner with sales teams and customers to understand application needs and translate them into robust technical solutions Capture and document customer mechanical, electrical, and thermal requirements for new and existing projects Collaborate with Engineering to influence designs and drive technical “design wins” Review assemblies and sub‑assemblies to ensure solutions meet customer and corporate standards Support growth initiatives by identifying new applications, product opportunities, and emerging market trends Contribute to new product development through specifications, application notes, and technical collateral Serve as a technical resource for field issues, including troubleshooting, repairs, and engineering change requests Educate internal and external stakeholders on current and new product offerings Maintain accurate customer documentation, including design rules, cross‑references, and roadmaps Support and comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and requirements Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience 3–5 years of experience in applications engineering, product engineering, or a related technical role Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer presentations Experience working directly with customers to resolve complex technical issues Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) Ability to travel locally up to approximately 40–50% of the time What Will Put You Ahead Experience using SolidWorks CAD and PDM systems Familiarity with Monte Carlo alignment analysis (Minitab) or structural FEA (SolidWorks) Understanding of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and their integration with electromechanical products Hands‑on ability to debug mechanical, thermal, and electrical issues at customer sites Experience using manual and electric hand tools, microscopes, or performing fine mechanical repairs Knowledge of market trends, customer roadmaps, and competitive technologies In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulation. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu). Arlington, Texas | Dallas, Texas | Denton, Texas | Fort Worth, Texas | Frisco, Texas | Irving, Texas #J-18808-Ljbffr Smiths-Interconnect