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Job Title: Field Application Engineer (FAE)

Company: Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Type: Full time

Job Description: Interprets customer applications and works with Engineering and Program Management on providing customer solutions. Provides follow-up support and disseminates technical information for specific applications. Conducts product testing in the field, data acquisition, and new product development.

Job Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

• Discusses, interprets, reviews, and provides technical solutions to customer requirements/applications for the Power & Microwave Technologies Group (PMG). Travel to customers required 25% of the time.
• Provided post sales technical support/trouble shooting and expertise to the PMG sales staff, service group and customers as required.
• Analyzes customers needs, determining modification and changes needed to fulfill customer requirements for PMG engineered solutions.
• Consults with PMG Engineering team on changes based on customer feedback.
• Proactively participate in engineering meetings to meet the needs of customers
• Perform data collection from industrial electronics, low and medium voltage applications.
• Co-work with sales team to develop unique market strategy to penetrate into potential market sectors.
• Promoting/Introducing key suppliers/products in broad applications for current and emerging energy storage technologies.
• Attends and participates in sales meetings, trade shows, and training seminars as required and assigned.
• Keeps informed on market changes and trends relating to products in the industry and report these to Program Management and Engineering.
• Prepare and submits all required reports in a timely manner, (“Required reports” need to be defined).
• Maintains project details to insure effective communication and information tracking.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Environment: Office

Qualification Requirements:

• Three year technical associate degree, Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or at least 5-7 years technical experience in Wind Turbine Power Generation.
• Additional experience in energy storage would be preferred.
• Ability to climb turbine towers 100+ meters in height approximately 5-15 times per month, or as needed.
• Competent climber and tower rescue certification.
• Experience with multiple wind turbine supplier technology is a plus. (i.e. Siemens Gamasa, GE, Nordex, Vestas)
• Experience with integrated circuits, power supplies, and Basic Programming is a plus.
• Must be able to travel 25% both Domestic & International.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.

About Richardson Electronics: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and adhere to our supplier terms and conditions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Our manufacturing facility operates under lean manufacturing principles, which means we are focused on efficiency, continuous improvement, and meeting customer demand in real time. As part of our team, you may be asked to flex between different areas or responsibilities depending on production needs. This flexibility is key to how we maintain a responsive, high-performing operation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Richardson Electronics is an international organization with offices worldwide. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, grow, and contribute. We believe in creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. By promoting fairness, inclusivity, and a culture of mutual respect, we ensure that our employees, customers, and the communities we serve can achieve their goals. Our ability to bring together individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our continued global success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

*Must be authorized to work in the US.

Required postings:

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

Employer Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

Invitation to Self-Identify https://www.rell.com/webfoo/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Invitation-to-Self-Identify.pdf

Pay Range: $90,000 to $115,000 per year plus incentive

Benefits: Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance with multiple PPO and HSA plan options, as well as dental and vision coverage. We offer flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability (STD & LTD), an employee assistance program (EAP), smoking cessation support, weight management program, pet insurance, LifeLock identity protection, and a 401(k)-retirement plan. Additionally, we provide generous vacation time, sick/personal days, 10 paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education and work-life balance.