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AFL

Applications Engineer

AFL, Duncan, South Carolina, United States, 29334

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AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 9,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer: A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees Flexible time off policy 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar) Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company! We are seeking a Full Time Applications Engineer to join our Conductor Accessories team here in Duncan, SC!

Job Summary

The Applications Engineer provided technical support to a specific market or customer for a product/group of products, which includes creating application notes, instruction manuals and conducting training. Application Engineers act as the voice of the customer for the form, fit, and function of AFL products.

Responsibilities

Provide pre - and post - technical support to sales, customer service representatives, and customers. Including, but not limited to:

Field training Customer visits Industry standard participations

Conducts product training both internally for company associates and externally for customers, sales agents, and representative Creates documents for new product introductions, installation instructions, applications notes, and product specific guidelines Interact with manufacturing, sales, and research teams to develop and market new products to support product launch for at least the first six months. Lead technical RFx response efforts Remain up to date and knowledgeable on the most current competitor product offering and technology. Adhere to and promote the environments, health, and safety policies of AFL Must successfully complete pre-employment assessments, background & reference checks Other assignments as identified. Personal Qualities

Ability to work independently or as part of a team Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve under all circumstances Ability to work well with limited supervision Well-developed personal skills, comfortable in a cross-cultural environment Effective time management and organizational skills Strong presentation and technical writing skills. Ability to disseminate complex information to all levels of an organization including engineering teams, sales teams, installation teams Ability to work remotely effectively because of frequent travel. Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering (or other related technical discipline). Non-degreed individuals will be considered so long as they have held an engineering defined role within an organization for a minimum of 10 years. Entry level up to 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience or knowledge of fiber optics, utilities, or telecom is a plus Strongly proficient using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Highly effective/strong communication skills (Oral and Written) Knowledge of mechanical tooling design, software macro generation "Find a way" and "Can do" mentality Project Management Skills Working Conditions

Office and manufacturing floor environment. Travel up to 50% to field sites, customer locations, etc

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