Applications Engineer III

Sigma Design•Camas, WA

10d•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Applications Engineer Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. Position Details: This position will be Hybrid, 2 to 3 days in office, 2 to 3 days at home. Will be available in-office for customer meetings, customer visits, visiting to customer sites, occasional tradeshows. Salary: $110,000-140,000 Primary Function: The Applications Engineer III works as a technical lead between customers and engineering teams to develop high-level designs, project plans, and implementation strategies for moderately complex, multidisciplinary projects while independently setting project direction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering field; Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
Strong understanding of upstream and downstream design impacts
Extensive experience interacting with clients across broad spectrum of projects
Proven ability to identify and quantify complex cost factors and project variables
Significant multidisciplinary project experience across mechanical, electrical, software, and systems
Deep familiarity with fabricated parts processes and procurement strategies
Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills with proven client interface abilities
Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Pass a post-offer background verification

Responsibilities

Independently interface with clients to understand complex requirements and deliver accurate project scope
Identify and quantify project risks and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies
Effectively host and lead internal and external meetings to review project estimates and architecture
Provide realistic, accurate cost estimates to business development for formal client quotations
Create high-level system architecture for moderately complex projects
Independently set direction for projects of moderate complexity
Anticipate client needs and collaborate proactively with business development
Own several subsystems, modules, and processes while defining requirements
Interface directly with customers without oversight
Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop products consistent with Sigma Design's brand
Create detailed, comprehensive project proposals
Lead continual improvement initiatives for estimating procedures
Resolve complex problems during and after implementation
Communicate and implement Sigma Design’s best practices with clients
Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.