Now Hiring - SCHOTT Advanced Optics - Applications Engineer in Duryea, PA

Full description of the position

ROLE: Applications Engineer
LOCATION: Duryea, PA
INDUSTRY: Advanced Manufacturing
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, direct hire with full benefits

COMPANY: SCHOTT Advanced Optics (Duryea, PA) is a division of SCHOTT North America and is a valuable partner for developing products and customized solutions for applications in optics, astronomy, opto-electronics, augmented reality, life sciences, and research. SCHOTT Advanced Optics masters the value chain, from development to finishing and metrology, with its portfolio of over 120 glasses.

ATTRACTIVE SKILLS/EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor Degree (required) or Master Degree (preferred) in an engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Experience (7+ years) in project management in a manufacturing setting
• Experience (7+ years) of product management in a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated communication skills (written / oral) including the ability to read/speak English
• Ability and willingness to work in fast-paced, matrix structured organization
• Ability and willingness to regular business hours (e.g., 8am to 5pm) with flexibility to support the hours of production/operations

SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Potential duties/responsibilities for this Applications Engineer include (but are not limited to)…

• Technical Expert - Acts as key-technical contact for customers and sales teams in terms of OEM products, product development or applications
• Technical Expert - Suggests and initiates necessary development measures for technology and product improvements
• Technical Expert - Maintains network with other experts inside and outside the company in accordance with the rules of SCHOTT’s Code of Conduct
• Technical Expert - Negotiates customer specifications at eye level. Acts as owner of the specification(s) for OEM and other standardized products.
• Inquiries/Sales - Handles inquiries on OEM products and verifies technical feasibility. Clarifies technical questions with contacts in Technical Centers, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing. Proposes solutions and provides cost estimations for quotations
• Inquiries/Sales - Responsible for technical negotiations of product specifications with customers observing the commercial objectives of the respective product
• Inquiries/Sales - Responsible for internal and external approvals for changes in product specifications and / or productions processes, materials and suppliers
• Inquiries/Sales - Leads or participates in projects on the basis of customer inquiries
• Inquiries/Sales - Performs competitive analyses, including benchmarking of products and technologies
• Support Tasks - Provides technical information for communication and training purposes and keeps them up to date
• Support Tasks - Trains sales teams on new products, applications and technologies
• Support Tasks - Coordinates production of prototypes for customers and trade shows
• Support Tasks - Supports Quality Department in solving internal and external complaints
• Support Tasks - Supports the global or regional product strategy; supports Division in Roadmap definition; makes suggestions for annual R&D planning
• Support Tasks - Sets up and maintains product file (e.g. medical product file according to medical certification if applicable).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Duryea, PA 18642: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Due to the sensitive nature of products manufactured at this facility one must be a permanent USA resident. Are you either a USA Citizen or Green Card Holder?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• product management: 3 years (Required)
• project management: 3 years (Required)
• materials science and/or glass technology: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location