Title:  Product Application Engineer

About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy. 

Position Summary

The Product Application Engineer is the technical expert who specializes in the optimization, development, and maintenance of a specific product within the organization. The position works closely with various teams such as business development, engineering, and operations to understand customer needs and requirements, and uses this information to enhance existing products or develop new ones. The position is responsible for providing technical support to customers and solving any issues that may arise during the manufacturing and testing of products. A Product Application Engineer must have strong technical skills, communication skills, and project management skills to successfully perform their duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Application-product engineering support to EMC product line.
• Maintenance of existing products, processes, and specifications.
• Initiate and implement continuous improvement activities. 
• Define new products expansion opportunities.
• Expand existing platforms to meet customer and market needs.
• Resolve technical issues with customers, manufacturing, and testing.
• Prepare detailed product data sheets.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide technical support and samples.
• Support Product Management relating to the development of EMC Products.
• Work with our manufacturing site to meet customer needs and development of new products expansions.
• Lead new product pilot runs and reliability tests, and establish Control Plan & FMEA.
• Approve new materials or parts.
• Initiate and implement cost reduction projects to support competitive quoting.
• Participate in other product-related tasks or projects as assigned.
• Support Product Management, Marketing and Sales to promote new and existing products.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of ceramic manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work with cross-functional global teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of mechanical drawing tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Solidworks).
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with multi-cultural teams.
• Strong interpersonal, task management, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivation to stay up to date with new technologies.
• Strong time-management skills for meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to travel (expected to be less than 10%).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3 years of experience in Product or Application engineering within electronic components.
• English fluency. Spanish is a plus.
• Meet the CTS Values of: Play to Win, Responsiveness, Simplicity and Solution Oriented.

Join Us

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program.  Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include:

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

The expected annual salary range for this position is $87-115K.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. CTS considers a variety of factors when setting base salary rates including, without limitation, a candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Ready to shape the future? Apply now to join a world leader in sensing and connectivity.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We fully comply with all applicable Department of Labor and EEOC rules, regulations, guidelines, and orders including but not limited to Executive Order 11246 and 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4, 60-250.5(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). The parties hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4(a)(7), 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, 41 C.F.R. § 60-300.5(a) and 41 C.F.R. § 60-741.5(a), if applicable. Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment. 

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes and are not looking to engage an agency. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Do not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. It is not our standard practice to utilize agencies; we are a federal contractor and need to comply with the same process for all.

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