W.L. Gore & Associates

www.gore.com

Job Postings

Applications Engineer-Microelectronics
Applications Engineer-Ultra Pure Water
Technical Product Manager
Product Manager- Pharmaceutical Filtration
Applications Engineer- Pharmaceutical Filtration

Apply Online: www.gore.com

Title: Applications Engineer: Microelectronics 081562
Location: Elkton, MD

Description:
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. invents, manufactures and sells unique, "best-in-class" products in a growth-oriented environment. Named to Fortune magazine's "Best Companies to Work For" for every year since the list's inception, Gore's success relies on a combination of a revolutionary company culture and cutting-edge technologies and materials. At Gore, developing and managing new products are critical factors in the success of the company.

Gore is seeking an Applications Engineer to join its Microelectronics Filtration Business in Elkton, Maryland with a specific focus on the semiconductor and microelectronics markets.  This will be a technical product engineering role with an emphasis on applications expertise and linkage to new product development.  This associate will be a key member of the Microelectronics Filtration Business team focusing on translating leading edge filtration technology into existing and emerging applications. 

This individual will be responsible for supporting and growing the Microelectronics Filtration Business.

In this job you will:

• Work on a team including operations, technical and business personnel.
• Interact with both external and internal customers.
• Provide technical support to Field Sales, Product Managers and customers.
• Review customer requirements, lead applications development and assist in new product development.
• Manage beta site testing of products at end user and outside testing facilities.
• Develop a body of "fitness for use" knowledge for the products that will determine their appropriateness to their end application.
• Provide input to Product Managers to establish pricing, competitive positioning and product fitness for use.
• Help develop and carry out projects driven by business considerations.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering
• 3+ years successful experience as an applications engineer or product engineer with the responsibility of working directly with customers
• Excellent teaming, influencing and interpersonal skills, proven ability to effectively collaborate internally and externally
• Excellent communicator - verbal and written
• Hands-on working style, experience in lab or field testing environment
• Proven ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to understand and communicate technical ideas and concepts
• Proven ability and desire to drive projects to completion
• A willingness and ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time
• Experience in the microelectronics or high purity chemical manufacturing market preferred
• General filtration and liquid process knowledge preferred

*All applicants must apply online at www.gore.com/careers to be considered for this position*

Title: Applications Engineer: Ultra Pure Water 081357

Description:
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. invents, manufactures and sells unique, "best-in-class" products in a growth-oriented environment. Named to Fortune magazine's "Best Companies to Work For" for every year since the list's inception, Gore's success relies on a combination of a revolutionary company culture and cutting-edge technologies and materials. At Gore, developing and managing new products are critical factors in the success of the company.

Gore is seeking an Applications Engineer to join its filtration business in Elkton, MD.  This individual will be responsible for supporting and growing the filtration business as it expands into new markets.

In this job you will: 
· Work on a team including operations, technical, and sales/marketing personnel.
·  Interact with both internal and external customers.
·  Provide technical support to Sales, Product Managers and Customers, including review and development of customer specifications, new product development, and application development.
·  Provide technical support to and build relationships with end users.
·  Manage beta site testing of products at end user and outside testing facilities.
·  Develop a body of "fitness for use" knowledge for the products that will determine their appropriateness to their end application.
·  Provide input to Product Managers to determine product fitness for use and pricing.
·  Help develop and carry out initiatives driven by business considerations. 
Qualifications:
BS degree in Engineering
·  5+ years successful experience as an applications engineer or product development engineer with the responsibility of working directly with customers
·  Excellent teaming, influencing and interpersonal skills, proven ability to effectively collaborate internally and externally
·  Excellent communicator - verbal and written
·  Hands-on working style, experience in lab testing environment
·  Proven ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
·  Ability to understand and communicate technical ideas and concepts
·  Capability and desire to drive projects to completion
·  A willingness and ability to travel globally up to 20%-30% of the time
·  General filtration knowledge preferred
·  Experience in high purity manufacturing environments such as microelectronics, biopharmaceuticals, or other high purity applications strongly preferred.
·  Demonstrated ability to assess needs of an application and determine fitness for use of a product or make recommendations for development.

*All applicants must apply online at www.gore.com/careers to be considered for this position*

For more information on the jobs below please contact:
David Vander Does
Recruiter
W.L. Gore & Associates
(302) 292-4553/ (302) 753-6335 cell
dvanderd@wlgore.com

Opening # 1
Technical Product Manager

W.L. Gore & Associates is seeking a Technical Product Manager to join its Pharmaceutical Filtration Business in Elkton, Maryland.  This will be a strategic technical marketing role with an emphasis on market segmentation and analysis.  An ongoing market analysis, along with other sources of primary and secondary information, will be used by the business team in the development of business strategy and tactics.

This individual will be a key member of the pharma filtration business team, with a focus on translating leading edge filtration technology into innovative new products.  Involvement as a core or extended team member on one or more new product development projects is anticipated.  This individual will also serve as one of the primary interfaces to the broader pharmaceutical filtration market.  Involvement/membership in professional trade organizations (PDA, ISPE, etc) and trade shows will be encouraged to stay current with market needs.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of recent (ending within last 0-3 years) experience in pharmaceutical filtration including technical product management, preferably with a focus on products and applications involving membrane filtration of gases and liquids in a direct/normal flow environment. 
• Technical undergraduate degree required, life sciences or engineering preferred.
• Graduate degree in business or a technical discipline preferred.
• Excellent communicator – verbal and written. 
• Excellent teaming, influencing and interpersonal skills, proven ability to effectively collaborate internally and externally
• Experience leading a team during the market analysis and business strategy development
• Ability to communicate new ideas and influence functional groups without direct reporting relationships
• Experience in commercialization of new products for the pharmaceutical market
• Ability to critically analyze a new product and/or business opportunity and determine its value and complexity
• Ability to distill large amounts of complex information down to a summary of key points and communicate conclusions/recommendations to others
• Understanding of pharmaceutical filter manufacturing and regulatory requirements
• Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time

Opening # 2
Product Manager- Pharmaceutical Filtration

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. invents, manufactures and sells unique, “best-in-class” products in a growth-oriented environment. Named to Fortune magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For” for every year since the list’s inception, Gore’s success relies on a combination of a revolutionary company culture and cutting-edge technologies and materials. At Gore, developing and managing new products are critical factors in the success of the company.

Gore is seeking a Product Manager to join its Pharmaceutical Filtration Business in Elkton, Maryland.  This will be a technical product management role with an emphasis on technical marketing and its linkage to new product development.  This associate will be a key member of the pharma filtration business team, with a focus on translating leading edge filtration technology into innovative new products. 

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of recent (ending within last 0-3 years) experience in pharmaceutical filtration including technical product management, new product development, or application engineering, preferably with a focus on products and applications involving membrane filtration of gases and liquids in a direct/normal flow environment. 
• Technical undergraduate degree required, life sciences or engineering preferred.
• Graduate degree in business or a technical discipline preferred.
• Excellent communicator – verbal and written. 
• Excellent teaming, influencing and interpersonal skills, proven ability to effectively collaborate internally and externally
• Experience leading a team during market analysis, new product development and business strategy development
• Ability to communicate new ideas and influence functional groups without direct reporting relationships
• Experience in commercialization of new products for the pharmaceutical market
• Ability to critically analyze a new product and/or business opportunity and determine its value and complexity
• Ability to distill large amounts of complex information down to a summary of key points and communicate conclusions/recommendations to others
• Understanding of pharmaceutical filter manufacturing and regulatory requirements
• Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time

Opening # 3
Applications Engineer- Pharmaceutical Filtration

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. invents, manufactures and sells unique, “best-in-class” products in a growth-oriented environment. Named to Fortune magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For” for every year since the list’s inception, Gore’s success relies on a combination of a revolutionary company culture and cutting-edge technologies and materials. At Gore, developing and managing new products are critical factors in the success of the company.

Gore is seeking an Applications Engineer to join its Pharmaceutical Filtration Business in Elkton, Maryland.  This will be a technical applications engineering role with an emphasis on application fitness for use and customer and sales support.  This associate will be a key member of the pharma filtration business team, with a focus on translating leading edge filtration technology into innovative new products. 

Requirements: 

• At least 3 years of recent (ending within last 0-3 years) experience in pharmaceutical filtration including applications engineering, field service and support, or new product development, preferably with a focus on products and applications involving membrane filtration of gases and liquids in a direct/normal flow environment. 
• Technical undergraduate degree required, life sciences or engineering preferred.
• Excellent communicator – verbal and written. 
• Excellent teaming, influencing and interpersonal skills, proven ability to effectively collaborate internally and externally
• Capability and desire to drive projects to completion
• Hands-on working style, experience in lab testing environment
• Proven ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to understand and communicate technical ideas and concepts
• Proven track record of problem solving with strong analytical skills
• Experience with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, technical, etc.)
• Experience in commercialization of new products for the pharmaceutical market
• Understanding of pharmaceutical filter manufacturing and regulatory requirements
• Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time