Technical Support Centre Engineer

Avnet Abacus

Avnet Abacus is a pan-European distributor committed to supporting customers from design to fulfilment. Avnet Abacus’ exceptional linecard features globally recognized manufacturers and an extensive product range that includes interconnect, passive, electromechanical, power supply, energy storage, wireless & sensor products and solutions. Avnet Abacus is a regional business unit of Avnet with European headquarters in Belgium (Avnet Europe Comm. VA).

Job Summary:

Drives the design chain value proposition by generating the greatest number of design wins in technologies and registrations for customers engaged in product design resulting in growing business. Interface with the engineering departments of customers and suppliers. Performs a variety of product, technical and engineering functions including but not limited to: pre/post sales support, research, design and development.

What’s in it for you?

• A supportive team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal.
• An environment where you will have the tools and opportunities to further your career.
• Strong core values.
• Flexible working.
• Paid holiday, plus bank holidays.
• And more….

What You Will Do:

• Provides technical support on Avnet Abacus’ product portfolio to the Sales Team for identified business opportunities and formulate satisfactory technical proposals solving customer needs, problems and design challenges
• Applies application knowledge in IP&E (Interconnect, Passive & Electromechanical), Power, Battery, Wireless & Sensor areas for cross-selling and part recommendation
• Gain expert level knowledge in the Avnet Abacus portfolio of technologies, obtaining and maintaining the required franchise partners certifications
• Participate actively in the Application Engineers trainings developing deep technical competence for of the whole Avnet Abacus product portfolio
• Works together with the regional sales organisation and interacts with the Avnet Abacus Technical community and franchise partners support resources
• Contributes with technical inputs to the Avnet Abacus Knowledgebase. Shares product and application knowledge with colleagues
• Maintain current knowledge of technology and market developments (including competition) in the electronics industries as well as latest innovations in product development.
• Support the Technical Marketing Mgtm and Marcomms during the creation of marketing campaigns, vertical market approaches and general Marcomms collateral.

Key Skills Required:

• Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm, flexibility and creativity
• Good IT skills (MS Office)
• Communicate effectively, written & oral, in English.
• Ideally but not necessarily, previous product, technology & applications expertise ideally in the Electronic components industry
• Advanced knowledge of systems such as SAP, ERP.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Work Experience:

• Minimum experience required is typically less than 2 years with bachelor's or equivalent.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com, Asia applicants - hrnow.asia@avnet.com, EMEA applicants - hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu.

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