Field Application Engineer
About the role
The field application engineer is a key technical role in the Enterprise R&D – Products & Systems organization accountable for (1) delivering on product innovation initiatives, (2) aiding in the research and ideation on new innovation opportunities, and (3) serving as a key resource to internal teams and key customers regarding product performance & durability. The primary function is to facilitate innovation field trials from MVP to full solution and through early commercialization, using learnings and feedback to influence innovation development decisions and define technical success for early market entry. Additional responsibilities include technical consulting, sensor installation for data acquisition, and building science durability evaluations across internal and external stakeholders. Success is measured through operational project plans and product development initiatives. Range of accountability is project dependent across North America, with a preferred location in Granville, OH, or remote within reasonable proximity to a major airport.
Responsibilities
- Work internally with cross-functional product development teams to test and validate the efficacy of new innovations (approximately 30% time)
- Assist with ASTM tests (standard or revised) to validate innovation efficacy in development
- Install data acquisition devices and sensors for temperature, humidity, and moisture
- Evaluate data outputs from validation tests and provide insights on risk, durability, efficacy, and performance
- Lead the technical execution of early-stage (MVP) field trials to determine efficacy, durability, and performance of organic innovations in development (approximately 40% time)
- Execute field trials to determine the efficacy of target solutions
- Manage field trial projects; develop, execute, and lead project plans with internal and external stakeholders
- Apply a curious mindset to learn from industry partners and customers, adjust project plans as needed, and refine approaches
- Serve as the early market technical resource for transformative innovation commercial launches (approximately 30% time)
- Lead the development of technical field application/installation guides
- Train Owens Corning commercial teams on discussing the value of target solutions and best practices for scaling in target geographies
- Drive the technical success of early market trials with target customers
- Overcome hurdles with subcontractors and construction processes
- Evaluate data outputs, insights, and customer/builder feedback to identify preferred product solutions, trends, and gaps in product offerings
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Ability to travel 50–70% of the time and be located within reasonable proximity to a major airport
- Minimum 3 years in the building industry
Preferred Experience
- 2+ years of applied building science field experience (moisture, durability)
- HVAC system knowledge
- Structural engineering knowledge
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Project management experience working with internal and external stakeholders
- Data analytics skills
- Residential and commercial construction process knowledge
- Hands-on capability to train on installation best practices
- Generates diverse ideas to solve customer problems
- Probes with questions to encourage passionate debate
- Works horizontally across businesses, functions, and geographies
- Models resilience and pushes through barriers with optimism and endurance
- Pivots based on new obstacles or learnings
- Rallies teams after failures, focusing on lessons learned
- Connects multiple information sources to make evidence-based decisions
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $78,000 – $100,000.
Benefits
- Insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental offerings)
- 401(k) with company contribution regardless of employee participation, plus match
- Paid time off that considers full professional tenure (vacation, personal floating days, and standard holidays)
- Employee Assistance Services
- Stock Purchase Program