Description: Wallbox is a global company, dedicated to changing the way the world uses energy. We do this by creating smart charging systems that combine innovative technology with outstanding design and manage the communication between vehicle, grid, building, and charger. Founded in 2015, with headquarters in Barcelona and selling already in over 80+ countries, our mission is to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles today to make more sustainable use of energy tomorrow. Our talent has no borders - we welcome over 900 Wallboxers from over 45 nationalities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas! We're now the first Spanish unicorn listed on the NYSE (WBX) and have been recently named amongst LinkedIn's top 3 Spanish startups. In day-to-day life, you will see our core values shining through our Wallboxers. The passion and dedication towards our mission will hit you the moment you walk through our doors - and there's no feeling like it. Our journey is not plain sailing - it requires proactive, flexible and top performing individuals who are committed to the world of sustainable mobility. But one thing is for sure - it's going to be a fun ride! The question is: are you ready to change the world with us?
About the role: Wallbox seeks an engineer professional to join their Purchasing Department as a Purchasing Field Applications Engineer on a permanent position. We are currently looking for a dynamic engineer with experience to join a fast-growing team in Barcelona and work aligned with our technical and purchasing department. On a daily basis, you will guide and support our R&D team and help them realize their innovative ideas with electronic components into the EV charger industry based on a specific purchasing strategy. In dependence of Electronics Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Field Applications Engineer will develop the commodity strategy for the key components guiding our R&D engineers.
Specific duties of the Purchasing Field Applications Engineer include:
As a technical expert in the purchasing department, you will be responsible for preparing & conducting trainings, events and technical meetings for the R&D team.
Guide technical direction/priorities based on suppliers shaping strategy and market situation. Huge knowledge of Supply Chain process in electronics Distribution/Suppliers and negotiate best prices and purchasing strategy for each supplier.
Help development Engineers to select the right technologies and components for their next design or redesign. Be involved in many different development projects.
Requirements:
University degree with a strong information technology affinity.
Relevant experience (at least 5 years) as Field Application Engineer (FAE or MDE), Technical Solutions Engineer, Design Engineer, Product Engineer or Electronic Engineer.
Extensive knowledge about IoT Modules, Power devices (high voltage power sector like mosfets, IGBTs, power converters), Digital ICs (MPU, MCU, Memories, Transceivers), etc.
Expertise in industrial manufacturing and relevant experience in EV charger industry.
Proven experience in Value analysis/Value engineering (VaVe) and Design to Cost (DTC).
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
A proven track record in a similar position, preferably within an automotive or industrial manufacturing environment (electronics manufacturer or distributor).
Interpersonal skills to work in a cross-functional team.
Analytic, organized and structured engineer professional.
Advanced excel skills and database skills.
Advanced English.
Open-minded and proactive behavior.
Thinking skills (problem solving and decision making).
Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
BI/DA desired skills (Tableau, QLIK, PowerBI).
Benefits:
100% company paid individual medical & dental insurance, after six months.
Attractive compensation package.
Flexible working hours.
Opportunity to advance your payroll (under request).
Unlimited coffee & beverages.
Language classes (English & Spanish).
Sports channel, which offers online classes until our gym is opened.
Monthly "All Hands" & other team events.
Brand new canteen with a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes, every day, for a discounted price.
Brand new offices in Zona Franca (if it's Barcelona based).
Over 20 different nationalities.
No suits! Unless it's Carnival or Halloween.
Please submit your CV in English. At Wallbox, we're committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We strive to be a more equal opportunity workplace.
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