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MARCH 2023 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 103 Career Opportunities Flexible Circuit Technologies (FCT) is a global sup- plier providing design, prototyping and production of flexible circuits, rigid flex circuits, flexible heaters and full assembly services. Responsibilities • Gain understanding for customer/specific project requirements • Review customer files, analyze - application, design, stack up, materials, mechanical requirements; develop cost-effective design to meet requirements • Quote and follow-up to secure business • Work with CAD: finalize files, attain customer approval prior to build • Track timeline/provide customers with updates • Follow up on prototype, assist with design changes (if needed), and push forward to production • Work as the lead technician/program manager or as part of FCT team working with an assigned application engineer • Help customer understand FCT's assembly, testing, and box build services • Understand manufacturing and build process for flexible and rigid-flex circuits Qualifications • Demonstrated experience: flex circuit/rigid-flex design, including design rules, IPC; flex heater design + • Ability to work in fast-paced environment, broad range of projects, maintain sense of urgency • Ability to work as a team player • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Willing to travel for sales support and customer support activities if needed Competitive salary, bonus program, and benefits package. Preferred location Minneapolis, MN area. Application Engineer Regional Manager Midwest Region General Summary: Manages sales of the compa- ny's products and services, Electronics and Indus- trial, within the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic Region. Reports directly to Americas Manager. Collabo- rates with the Americas Manager to ensure consis- tent, profitable growth in sales revenues through positive planning, deployment and management of sales reps. Identifies objectives, strategies and action plans to improve short- and long-term sales and earnings for all product lines. DETAILS OF FUNCTION: • Develops and maintains strategic partner relationships • Manages and develops sales reps: – Reviews progress of sales performance – Provides quarterly results assessments of sales reps' performance – Works with sales reps to identify and contact decision-makers – Setting growth targets for sales reps – Educates sales reps by conducting programs/ seminars in the needed areas of knowledge • Collects customer feedback and market research (products and competitors) • Coordinates with other company departments to provide superior customer service QUALIFICATIONS: • 5-7+ years of related experience in the manufacturing sector or equivalent combination of formal education and experience • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Business-to-business sales experience a plus • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and common smart phone apps • Valid driver's license • 75-80% regional travel required To apply, please submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME to: Fernando Rueda, Americas Manager fernando_rueda@kyzen.com