Application Engineering Lab Manager

* Success + Innovation + Dependability
* 70+ years history of Success
* Mission driven
* Collaborative, always learning, and growing mentality

Located in Southern California. We've been solving our customer's manufacturing challenges since 1950! We work with customers in industries such as: medical device, battery, electric vehicle, solar, electronics, automotive, industrial, etc. We offer an exciting work climate with strong opportunity for growth and advancement. We are actively looking for a Sales/Application Engineering Manager with the "Spirit of Innovation"!

We are on the fast track, so your growth in the next 3 years could be exponential! If this intrigues you, then please read on and apply to learn more.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Responsibilities:
Coordinate application sample schedule to meet customer expectations
Review incoming application samples and paperwork to determine technical suitability
Manage lab resources to minimize sample turnaround times and optimize work flow
Manage and schedule paid work activities
Schedule and host customer lab visits
Manage lab expenses to stay within the approved budget
Ensure safe lab working conditions and team is trained in safety protocols
Other projects and tasks as assigned by the company from time to time
Provide technical support for sales team and customers
Provide phone, email, and webinar based technical support to sales managers, company representatives, customers, and other departments
Support annual sales meetings with laboratory workshops and presentations
Develop and present power point presentations for internal and external training purposes
Work with system engineers to help with machine design concepts for specific applications
Train customers and staff on equipment operation and process development
Provide technical support for marketing team
Develop and present webinars on various technical subjects including process fundamentals, use and application of equipment, process troubleshooting, and DOE’s
Produce and participate in company videos on applications and other technical subjects
Write technical articles and blogs around our technologies
Provide technical information for social media posts – highlighting lab capabilities, training options, and paid application work
Attend domestic tradeshows and work the booth
Occasional completion of various welding and soldering applications and writing detailed reports of results including recommended suitable equipment for the customers to use for their applications
Occasional performance of customer equipment buyoffs to prove system will process parts to customer satisfaction

Requirements:
BS in Electrical Engineering or other engineering degree preferred
5 years management experience in a technical company
Experience in application laboratories a plus
US Citizen to handle ITAR projects
Excellent computer skills and demonstrated ability in PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Experience with Salesforce CRM a plus.