Contract: Electrical engineer / Netherlands

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – power

Incubation Growth has launched a high heat dielectric film for EV traction inverter capacitors. During the launch period an applications engineer is needed to work with customers in specifying our film in inverter applications to ensure efficient penetration into the EV market and identification of opportunities in adjacent markets in power conversion. This role would require to have very specific power conversion/capacitor experience.

Role responsibilities

• Co-develops with commercialization and project leaders and co-executes the specification, translation and validation strategy in US and Europe for High Heat Capacitor films, using existing knowledge of power conversion to broaden targeted application base and fully penetrate identified market segments.
• Gains credibility and builds relationships with technical decision makers at Top Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their tier suppliers to position as a preferred supplier/partner for capacitor film.
• Collaborates as necessary with film development project team to support the specification and design process for new and future applications at key OEMs to deliver new business revenue. Also collaborates to support development of new products and eventual specification of same.
• Acts as a contact point between customers and SABIC teams (Product Management, BDLs, Gapt and Technology) to support specification of film.
• Positions and specifies HH Capacitor film and validates products in the development pipeline with OEMs and their tier suppliers.
• Leads and manages highly complex technical application development projects at Top OEMs and their tier suppliers for HH Capacitor Films initially
• Delivers growth at Top OEMs and their tier suppliers by applying deep knowledge and expertise in capacitor applications, associated material performance requirements and our value differentiation therein by articulating the unique value of SABIC’s products to gain specifications.
• Develops capability of broader commercial team by training and educating on capacitor applications, associated material performance requirements and our value differentiation therein.
• Coordinates/conducts product training at customers, supports platform development team for internal product training

day to day activities:

• Initially internal discussions to understand our product and current strategy
• Collaborate with technology team in US to improve our understanding of potential application spaces. Preparing strategy documents around specific applications.
• Work with commercial teams in Europe and US to arrange meetings online or in person with customers.
• Attend meetings, help customers understand potential uses. Drive follow up discussions, deliver technical assessments based on customers’ requests.
• Support closing of new business per the above and by acting on specific requests for data, information, opinion of the commercial team.

The role:

• Based in the Netherlands, Geleen region
• English language skills are required, Dutch is not a must
• Travel will be occasional within Europe remit
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Freelance or payroll