About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Application Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will serve technical support of industrial gasket to our distribution partner and end user in China. Industrial Gasket business unit serves gasket products to chemical, energy, shipbuilding, paper, semiconductor industry by using our global supply chain. The candidate will be passionate about providing Industrial Engineering support for gasket business, energized by working for a world-class manufacturer and collaborating on cross-functional teams, recognize the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships and possess strong attention to detail, and excellent documentation skills.
This role will be located at our facility in Shanghai, China.
Responsibilities:
Develop in-depth market and application understanding in Industrial gasket Supporting sales through expert understanding and application of current Gore product concepts Understand customers’ needs and collaborate with experts (local and global) to fulfill those needs by utilizing global lab capability and application engineer network Validate that the customer's use of existing product meets established Fitness for Use criteria Drive the growth of existing product in targeted end uses. Support the sales team in strategic selling and market assessment activities as the application expert Identify new product opportunities in areas of application expertise. Provide FFU input and customer feedback to the New Product Development (NPD) process Coordinate cross functional efforts to effectively satisfy customer needs. Influence effectively with global, cross-functional teams and external customers Share application insights, competitive options, and competitive technology with the business team as input into the product development and innovation plans actively
Required Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Science or Engineering Discipline Minimum 5 years engineering experience Fluent in English and Mandarin Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to efficiently resolve technical issues Ability to extract application requirements and translate into product specifications Ability to recognize when application requirements may not be met by existing products Demonstrated ability to independently recognize technical uncertainty and engage appropriate associates to manage the waterline Demonstrated ability to manage expectations, with internal or external customers Ability to travel up to 40%
Desired Qualifications:
Develop an in-depth understanding of packing and technical fiber markets Demonstrated success working with and gathering information in complex, large scale multi-national organizations
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
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of 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 covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
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Additional Information Travel%: 40 Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full-time