JOB SUMMARY: The Technical Support Engineer I is responsible for providing leading edge technical support to Indium Corporation’s customers, potential customers, and sales staff

　　ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):

　　• Provide expert technical assistance and guidance to Indium Corporation’s customers and potential customers to resolve soldering process-related issues

　　• Collaborate with Global and Regional Account Managers, as well as Technical Support Engineers throughout Indium Corporation, to develop strategies to maintain existing accounts and to acquire new business

　　• Utilize in-depth knowledge of Indium Corporation’s materials and surface mount technology (SMT) process, coupled with knowledge and capability in statistical analysis and DOE’s, to optimize the use of Indium Corporation’s soldering materials in the customer’s process

　　• Provide product and process training to customers, within Indium Corporations, and at industry conferences

　　• Using Indium Corporation’s SimLab, as well as equipment at equipment partner sites, execute process optimization, product characterization and benchmark testing of Indium Corporation’s soldering materials to meet/exceed defined performance requirements

　　• Develop and maintain strong technical relationships and collaborate with industry partners and equipment suppliers

　　• Provide technical support to Indium Corporation’s Marketing department in the development of new materials and test methods to characterize them

　　• Provide technical support to Indium Corporation’s Marcom department in the development of promotional materials such as literature, websites, exhibits, etc.

　　• Communicate technical insights and product performance data collected from customer visits and evaluations to pertinent departments within Indium Corporation including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing and Technical Support

　　• Assist in the development of internal and external test methods

　　• Develop and maintain hands-on knowledge and expertise of the processes and equipment used in the various soldering processes and SMT industries, including, but not limited to, solder paste printing, dispensing, 3-D inspection, placement, reflow, dipping, X-Ray, ICT, and rework

　　• Participate in scale-up of soldering materials in development

　　• Disseminate/share key technical knowledge within Indium Corporation via reports and/or participation in weekly/monthly group meetings

　　• Participate in applicable professional societies, industry consortia, and industry standards development groups to promote Indium Corporation’s image, maintain contact with industry leaders/experts and determine performance requirements for Indium Corporation’s new and existing materials

　　• Build strong technical relationships with targeted individuals at Indium Corporation’s largest current and target customers

　　• Plan, prepare and present quality technical papers and presentations at technical conferences, seminars, and customers, as well as in support of new product introductions

　　• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

　　REQUIREMENTS:

　　• Technical undergraduate degree (BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Metallurgy, or Materials Science

　　• Demonstrated technical competency

　　• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

　　• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a cross-functional team environment

　　• Ability to travel with limited notice

　　• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

　　• Experience with JMP or Minitab, preferred

　　• Special consideration given to candidates with language skills in Spanish and/or Chinese

　　SHIFT:

　　Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm

　　WAGE DISCLOSURE:

　　The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.

　　The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.

　　$56,000 - $63,000 annually