Application Engineer - Clean Energy in Putzbrunn bei W L Gore & Associates

Application Engineer (f/m/d) - Clean Energy in Putzbrunn bei W L Gore & Associates

W.L. Gore & Associates

About the Role: We are looking for an Applications Engineer (f/m/d) to join our Clean Energy Electrolysis team in Germany.

In this role you will provide technical and application support to our European customers in the fast-growing green hydrogen market.

You will liaise with customers to promote Gore solutions across programs, ensure their fit-for-use within the application, identify new opportunities to accelerate growth and help define future product requirements.

This position will be located at our facility in Putzbrunn near Munich, Bavaria, with work from home days possible as part of a hybrid arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

Understand application requirements based on customer and end user needs
Support customers to integrate products, address customer technical issues and drive the resolution of quality issues successfully
Ensure the elements of Fitness for Use are validated along the global value chain
Represent the application requirements in manufacturing qualification, validation, and change control activities while influencing and integrating within the technical and supply chain team
Identify new opportunities and drive derivative product commercialization within existing product concepts
Participate in new product development and provide subject matter expertise regarding customer requirements and application needs
Collaborate with the market facing team to continually improve the value that our products and services deliver to customers in the application

Required Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Science PLUS at least 3 years industrial experience in fuel cell/electrolysis engineering or electrochemistry – OR – PhD in Fuel Cells/Electrolysis or Electrochemistry
Strong technical acumen with ability to interface with leading research scientists
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external customers globally
Self-directed and self-motivated to work at a demanding environment
Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of prioritizing and problem solving as well as a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and German
Ability to travel up to 25% internationally

Desired Qualifications:

Subject matter expertise and experience in clean energy ecosystem, hydrogen production, and electrolysis
Experience working as an Application Engineer in an emerging market
Experience working with global teams

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

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